Central African Republic’s court of appeal has sentenced former President Francois Bozize to hard labour for life for undermining the internal security of the state and assassinations. Bozize, who is now the leader of a rebel coalition, was sentenced in absentia along with his eldest son and 20 other co-defendants. Who is Bozize? Erik Njoka details his history and role in the country's civil war.

Central African Republic’s ex-president sentenced to life imprisonment

An opposition coalition in Central African Republic on Sunday called for postponement of elections a week before the vote, as the party of ex-president Francois Bozize denied claims that it was attempting to stage a coup.

C.Africa opposition coalition calls for delay to elections

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Central African Republic’s ex-president sentenced to life imprisonment

C.Africa opposition coalition calls for delay to elections