The Central African Republic anti-Balaka leader faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court

In a sign of hope following years of conflict, rebels and the Central African Republic government made a peace deal

The International Criminal Court has opened a formal investigation into an "endless list" of atrocities committed in the Central African Republic.

The former rebels that last year seized power in the Central African Republic say they "will not participate in the next government".

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

The latest outbreak of violence between Muslims and Christians in the CAR has killed more than 70 people in the past few days, says a police official.

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

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

Fighters loyal to the CAR’s new government have killed five rebels near the Cameroon border, while their leader escaped on horseback.

Sporadic armed clashes, looting of orphanages, recruitment into armies, and widespread school closures have made life perilous for CAR’s children.

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