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Fresh deadly clashes hit central Africa, over dozen killed

There were also clashes on Tuesday and Wednesday in Bria, a central town.

Aug 19, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Death toll from central Africa clashes rises to around 100: Local officials

The death toll from clashes in Central African Republic has surged to around 100.

Jun 21, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

Militia chief, two henchmen among four killed in central Africa flareup

A militia chief and two of his henchmen were shot dead in clashes in Bangui, Central African Republic's capital, sparking a backlash in which a pastor was also killed, police said today.

Feb 08, 2017, 20:59 PM IST

16 killed in new clashes in Central African Republic: Police source

Sixteen people were killed in two days of clashes between Fulani herdsmen and the mainly Muslim Seleka militia in northern Central African Republic, a police source told AFP on Tuesday. 

Jun 21, 2016, 14:08 PM IST

Central African Republic: Ex-PM Touadera wins presidential vote

A former prime minister who placed second in the first round of balloting has won Central African Republic's presidential runoff vote, the national election body announced on Saturday, inheriting the enormous task of trying to restore order in a country where heavily armed rebel groups still control large swaths of territory.

Feb 20, 2016, 23:48 PM IST

Pope Francis's Central Africa trip still on cards despite violence

The Pope is expected in the chronically unstable former French colony from November 28 to 29.

Nov 03, 2015, 11:00 AM IST

At least two killed in CAfrica violence ahead of polls

In sectarian violence in the capital of the Central African Republic two people were killed on Saturday.

Nov 01, 2015, 04:15 AM IST

Central Africa violence leaves 36 dead, forces 27,400 to flee since Saturday: UN

 A wave of violence gripping the Central African Republic has killed at least 36 people and forced nearly 30,000 to flee their homes in a matter of days, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Sep 29, 2015, 16:06 PM IST

At least 20 dead in Central Africa clashes

More than 20 people have been killed and around 100 injured in clashes in the capital of the Central African Republic, a military doctor said on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2015, 21:05 PM IST

Ten killed, 38 wounded in Central Africa violence

 Ten people were killed and 38 wounded today in an outbreak of violence sparked by the death of a motorcycle taxi driver in the capital of the Central African Republic, witnesses said.

Sep 27, 2015, 03:30 AM IST