Rebel coup leader Djotodia named CAR president

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Source: France 24

The rebel leader who seized power in Central African Republic, Michel Djotodia, was elected president on Saturday by an acting parliament.

Djotodia led thousands of rebel fighters from the Seleka coalition into the riverside capital of the mineral-rich country on March 24, toppling President Francois Bozize.

African heads of state and Western powers had refused to recognise him as the country’s legitimate leader and called for the creation of the transitional council to lead the nation to elections within 18 months.

The 105-member transitional council, meeting in parliament in Bangui on Saturday, confirmed Djotodia, the only candidate, by acclamation - paving the way for recognition.

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1. More background about CAR in the documentary "The Ambassador" (2011):

The Ambassador

While it's no "Thin Blue Line", the movie reveals some of the international politics (especially French influence) which has a vested interest in keeping CAR perpetually unstable.

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