http://www.mail.com/people/27072-francois-bozize.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/27072-francois-bozize.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2121752-c-african-republic-arrest-warrant-ex-prez.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic says it has issued an international arrest warrant for ex-President Francois Bozize. Public prosecutor Alain Tolmo said Friday that the president who was ousted in March has been accused of kidnappings, murder and crimes against humanity. Tolmo said he is also accused of economic crimes, inc... Fri, 31 May 2013 17:38:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2121752-c-african-republic-arrest-warrant-ex-prez.html 2013-05-31T17:38:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2089932-south-african-army-prepares-congo.html PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South African soldiers who are training for a United Nations military mission in Congo will be adequately prepared even though the South African army as a whole is overstretched and underfunded, the army chief said Thursday. Lt. Gen. V.R. Masondo also told media at a briefing that the South African units bound for Congo are b... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2089932-south-african-army-prepares-congo.html 2013-05-16T13:01:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076646-c-african-republic-child-soldier-killed-mob.html DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An angry mob stoned to death a 17-year-old soldier in Central African Republic who had been freed from a rebel group and moved to the capital for his own safety only to be re-recruited by armed fighters, the U.N. children's agency said Friday. The killings came amid growing resentment against the fighters who seized the capital in Ma... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076646-c-african-republic-child-soldier-killed-mob.html 2013-05-10T14:24:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2066506-car-diamonds-rebels-best-friend.html NDELE, Central African Republic (AP) — Armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles, Seleka rebels who ousted Central African Republic's president six weeks ago are solidifying their control over the country's lucrative diamond industry and have even been selling some of the stones, witnesses here in the isolated and violent north say. Rebe... Mon, 06 May 2013 18:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2066506-car-diamonds-rebels-best-friend.html 2013-05-06T18:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2064438-central-african-republic-to-probe-ousted-leader.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's interim government says it is investigating what it claims are human rights abuses committed under the rule of deposed president Francois Bozize. Justice Minister Arsene Senda, speaking on state radio Saturday, said he instructed prosecutors to probe crimes allegedly carried out by Bozize ... Sun, 05 May 2013 16:52:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2064438-central-african-republic-to-probe-ousted-leader.html 2013-05-05T16:52:40Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2044164-central-african-republic-elephant-poaching-rises.html DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Elephant meat is flooding food markets in villages near a famed wildlife reserve in Central African Republic one month after rebels believed to be involved in poaching overthrew the government, conservationists said Thursday. The Dzanga-Sangha reserve in the rainforests of southwestern Central African Republic has been home to more t... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:14:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2044164-central-african-republic-elephant-poaching-rises.html 2013-04-25T19:14:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2025540-c-african-republic-rebels-refuge-swank-hotel.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Rebel fighters in Central African Republic seized the presidential palace when they overtook the capital in March, though when it came to setting up shop they set their sights a bit loftier: the city's sole luxury hotel. With no advance reservation, rebels armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:40:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2025540-c-african-republic-rebels-refuge-swank-hotel.html 2013-04-17T16:40:28Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2022904-un-rape-violence-raging-c-african-republic.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says the security situation in Central African Republic is deteriorating three weeks after the government was overthrown. Navi Pillay on Tuesday expressed concern about "a wide range of alleged grave violations" including rape, torture, kidnappings and targeted k... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2022904-un-rape-violence-raging-c-african-republic.html 2013-04-16T13:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2018840-red-cross-17-dead-c-african-republic-violence.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Local Red Cross officials in the capital of Central African Republic say at least 17 people are dead after fighting between rebels and residents. The violence comes three weeks after fighters from the rebel alliance known as Seleka invaded the capital and overthrew President Francois Bozize. Bozize, who had ruled fo... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:31:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2018840-red-cross-17-dead-c-african-republic-violence.html 2013-04-14T17:31:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2017774-central-african-republic-council-elects-president.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic rebel leader Michel Djotodia has been elected president by the National Transitional Council. Djotodia was the only candidate and was elected unanimously Saturday by the 105 members of the National Transitional Council in a ceremony that was attended by political leaders, the press and repre... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:40:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2017774-central-african-republic-council-elects-president.html 2013-04-13T17:40:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013524-2000-protest-c-african-republic-capital.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — About 2,000 people have taken to the streets of Central African Republic's capital after rebel fighters fatally shot a motorcyclist. Thursday's demonstration highlights the growing resentment toward pillaging that is being blamed on members of the Seleka group that overthrew the president several weeks ago. The marc... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:11:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013524-2000-protest-c-african-republic-capital.html 2013-04-11T16:11:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2002460-c-african-republic-council-to-pick-interim-leader.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's self-appointed leader on Saturday announced the creation of a new council that will choose an interim president, a move aimed at placating the international community after he seized power by force two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the government reduced the hours of a curfew in place since the go... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:00:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2002460-c-african-republic-council-to-pick-interim-leader.html 2013-04-06T17:00:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1998574-c-african-republic-leader-oks-faster-elections.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's self-declared president will hold elections within 18 months despite initially saying that he would rule until 2016, a spokesman said Thursday. Michel Djotodia's overthrow of the government nearly two weeks ago forced Francois Bozize, the country's president of a decade, into exile and pro... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1998574-c-african-republic-leader-oks-faster-elections.html 2013-04-04T19:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1997842-south-african-military-to-withdraw-troops-car.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's military said Thursday it will withdraw its troops from Central African Republic, where 13 South African soldiers died in a battle with rebels in March. Brig. Gen. Xolani Mabanga, a military spokesman, said the troops will pull out in line with a decision by South Africa's political leadership. He declined to say how man... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1997842-south-african-military-to-withdraw-troops-car.html 2013-04-04T14:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1995030-african-forces-suspend-hunt-warlord-kony.html KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — African troops in Central African Republic have suspended the hunt for the fugitive warlord Joseph Kony because the new government there is not cooperating with the mission, Uganda's top military official said Wednesday. Operations against Kony were put on hold until the mission's status is clarified by the African Union, under whos... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:23:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1995030-african-forces-suspend-hunt-warlord-kony.html 2013-04-03T13:23:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1993034-central-african-republic-govt-faces-criticism.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's prime minister vowed to press ahead Tuesday with his new government after members of nine opposition parties said they were withdrawing from the coalition now dominated by former rebels. Nicolas Tiangaye, who has remained prime minister since thousands of armed fighters toppled longtime Pr... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:05:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1993034-central-african-republic-govt-faces-criticism.html 2013-04-02T16:05:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990404-opposition-safrican-troops-withdraw-car.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's leading opposition party on Monday urged President Jacob Zuma to withdraw troops from Central African Republic, where 13 South African troops were killed in the recent rebellion. There are suggestions that Zuma should be impeached for allegedly misleading parliament about the deployment of South African troops in Central... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:09:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1990404-opposition-safrican-troops-withdraw-car.html 2013-04-01T16:09:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1989842-rebel-leader-appoints-government-car.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A rebel leader who proclaimed himself president of the Central African Republic after his fighters invaded the capital has appointed a new cabinet. New minister of information Christophe Gazam Betty announced the makeup of the new government on national radio late Sunday. It includes both rebels and civilians. The S... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:42:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1989842-rebel-leader-appoints-government-car.html 2013-03-31T22:42:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1986396-ex-c-african-republic-leader-seeks-exile-benin.html COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Ousted Central African Republic President Francois Bozize is requesting exile in the tiny West African nation of Benin days after rebels invaded and overthrew his government of a decade, officials said. Bozize has made a request to reside in Benin, the country's Foreign Affairs Minister Nassirou Arifari Bako confirmed late Thursday. ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:14:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1986396-ex-c-african-republic-leader-seeks-exile-benin.html 2013-03-29T16:14:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1984010-c-african-republic-rebel-leader-faces-challenges.html DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Michel Djotodia showed up for peace talks a few months ago in camouflage and a turban as the face of Central African Republic's rebel movement. Now he has traded those fatigues for a suit as the country's new self-declared leader after overthrowing the president of a decade. Djotodia, whose diverse resume includes studying in the for... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:48:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1984010-c-african-republic-rebel-leader-faces-challenges.html 2013-03-28T14:48:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981884-hard-questions-south-africa-car-battle.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African government faced tough questions Wednesday about its military mission in the Central African Republic after 13 of its soldiers were killed by rebels there last week. South Africa's political opposition called for a parliamentary inquiry into what the troops were doing in Central African Republic amid allegations that ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:47:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981884-hard-questions-south-africa-car-battle.html 2013-03-27T14:47:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1979638-c-african-republic-hospitals-looted-coup.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Aid groups and the international community on Tuesday condemned widespread looting in Central African Republic's capital, saying that even hospitals had been robbed in the aftermath of a weekend coup that ousted the president of a decade. Efforts to restore order to Bangui, a city of 700,000, came as a rebel leader ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:15:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1979638-c-african-republic-hospitals-looted-coup.html 2013-03-26T20:15:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The president of the Central African Republic fled the country for Cameroon after rebels overran the capital of the impoverished nation long wracked by rebellions. South Africa said Monday that 13 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with rebels, prompting criticism about why its forces had intervened in such a volatile conflict. Ou... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html 2013-03-25T23:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1978752-us-offers-support-ousted-african-leader.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration refused Monday to support the Central African Republic's recently ousted leader and declined to call the overthrow of Francois Bozize this weekend a coup, part of a last-ditch effort to rescue a political agreement to restore calm to the impoverished, rebellion-wracked nation. State Department spokesman Patrick V... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:07:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1978752-us-offers-support-ousted-african-leader.html 2013-03-25T21:07:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1976204-c-african-republic-president-overthrown-rebels.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Rebels overthrew Central African Republic's president of a decade on Sunday, seizing the presidential palace and declaring that the desperately poor country has "opened a new page in its history." The country's president fled the capital, while extra French troops moved to secure the airport, officials said. The reb... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:57:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1976204-c-african-republic-president-overthrown-rebels.html 2013-03-25T02:57:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1972892-rebels-advance-toward-c-african-republic-capital.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Rebels in Central African Republic are advancing on the capital, Bangui, after taking the town of Damara on Friday, a rebel spokesman said. By seizing Damara the rebels crossed the boundary line drawn by regional forces in January, when the same rebel group threatened to take the capital if their demands were not me... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:48:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1972892-rebels-advance-toward-c-african-republic-capital.html 2013-03-22T19:48:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1970124-c-african-republic-rebels-reject-president-offers.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Rebels in Central African Republic on Thursday dismissed the president's offer to release some political prisoners, saying the fighters would still consider retaking up arms despite signing a peace agreement two months ago. The move deepens concerns that the rebels could again fight against the government, further d... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:08:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1970124-c-african-republic-rebels-reject-president-offers.html 2013-03-21T17:08:42Z