World & Nation
Voting begins in Central African Republic’s presidential and legislative elections after a campaign period marked by violence between rebels and government forces.
Dec. 27, 2020
Nearly 5,000 fighters have put down their arms since a disarmament program launched about a decade ago. But many say it’s hard to halt fighting when little other paid work exists.
April 3, 2024
World Now
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March 30, 2012
Warfare: Analysts warn that fighting in three nations could spread in a region facing same woes.
July 3, 1997
Russia has engaged in under-the-radar military operations in at least half a dozen countries in Africa in the last five years using a shadowy mercenary force analysts say is loyal to President Vladimir Putin
April 23, 2022
April 5, 2012
Central African Republic president and prime minister resign
Jan. 10, 2014
U.S. to fly African Union troops to Central African Republic
Dec. 9, 2013
Travel & Experiences
Times staff writer Alexandra Zavis and photojournalist Rick Loomis followed a convoy of Muslim refugees on a harrowing 400-mile journey from the Central African Republic to safety in Cameroon. The first in a series of stories about what they witnessed will be published Sunday at latimes.com/centralafrica.
March 29, 2014
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Central African Republic’s interim president, Michel Djotodia, agreed to resign Friday under regional pressure after failing to halt the brutal sectarian violence that has devastated the country, officials announced.