Military Leader Expected to Win Vote
Rebel leader-turned-President Francois Bozize faced off against his main rival in an election he hoped would bring him the legitimacy he has lacked since declaring himself head of state in a coup two years ago.
Bozize is favored to win the runoff, which was called after an inconclusive first round of voting March 13. Many voters in Central African Republic hope it will end an era of army coups and revolts.
His main rival, Martin Ziguele, served as prime minister under former President Ange-Felix Patasse, whom Bozize toppled in March 2003.
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