Michel Djotodia, former president of the Central African Republic, has taken over leadership of the Muslim Séléka militia group again.

Despite the challenges faced in adopting a child from the Central African Republic, it remains one of the few ways to help young victims of conflict.

Following a period of sectarian violence in the Central African Republic, a special session of Parliament convened to elect a new interim president.

The CAR’s new interim leader has ordered troops in Bangui to shoot troublemakers "at point blank range" in a bid to end months of violence.

Violence and looting broke out overnight in capital city Bangui after Michel Djotodia stepped down as president, leaving at least three people dead.

Michel Djotodia, the rebel-turned-president of the Central African Republic, has quit his position as the country slides further into violence.

A statement issued after a two-day summit in Chad over violence in the CAR says president and Seleka leader Michel Djotodia has resigned.

Swept to power as the previous CAR regime crumbled, Michel Djotodia now stands accused less than a year later of letting his country slide into chaos.

Michel Djotodia will step down at a summit of regional leaders amid frustration at his failure to quell religious violence in the country.

Jacob Zuma says SA recognises the Central African Republic’s transitional government, adding that foreign policy on the matter remains unchanged.

More than 12 people have been killed in clashes between residents and fighters from the Seleka rebel coalition that seized power in Central Africa.

"Out of control elements" is how locals are referring to those responsible for the acts of violence that are keeping people off the CAR’s streets.

Without a Nelson Mandela of its own, expectations in the Central African Republic of the new crew in power, under Michel Djotodia, are low.

Chad’s leader says President Jacob Zuma has pledged that South African troops will pull out of the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic’s new leader Michel Djotodia said he would not take reprisals against rivals and called on those who fled abroad to return.

Michel Djotodia has vowed to hand over power at the end of the three-year transition and not contest the Central African Republic’s 2016 elections.

Central African Republic strongman Michel Djotodia is preparing to unveil a new government after announcing he would rule by decree.

The AU has suspended the Central African Republic after rebels seized power in a rapid weekend assault on the capital, sending the president fleeing.