Country Profiles and Links to Research Resources Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (Republique Centrafricaine) has its capital in Bangui near the border with Congo-Kinshasa. Achieved independence from France in 1960, under David Dacko, overthrown in 1966 by the subsequently notorious Col Bokassa, whose own corrupt, violent regime was ended after he had crowned himself 'Emperor' when French intervention restored Dacko in 1979. Dacko was again removed, by Gen Kolingba, in 1981, and Kolingba by Ange Patasse, elected President in 1993. Mutinies in 1996 resulted in French intervention, a regionally-backed peace agreement (1997) and finally a UN peacekeeping force (1998). Elections in late 1998 saw the defeat of Patasse.

Published in the Journal
	Statement from Civil Society and Religious Organisations of East and Central Africa Regarding the Escalating Violent Conflict in the Great Lakes Region Briefing from Vol.25 No.77 of the Review of African Political Economy (September 1998: pp535-538)

See also...
	Political Party: MLPC Abbreviation of Central African People's Liberation Party.

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