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A river boat en route to a funeral capsizes in the Mpoko River in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing at least 58 people.
2024-04-20

The Central African Republic government declares a 15-day state of emergency after rebels attempt to surround and blockade the capital Bangui. Pro-François Bozizé loyalists and anti-balaka militias now control around two-thirds of the war torn nation.
2021-01-21

Pro-François Bozizé forces attack the Central African Republic capital of Bangui, with fighting reported on multiple fronts, according to Prime Minister Firmin Ngrébada. A Reuters witness reports explosions and helicopters circling over the city. The attack is successfully repelled by the Central African Armed Forces.
2021-01-13

A grenade attack at a peace concert in Bangui, Central African Republic, kills seven and injures 20.
2017-11-12

Pope Francis travels to a besieged Muslim neighborhood known as PK5 in the Central African Republic, a country wracked by sectarian violence. This visit is part of Francis's message of peace and reconciliation. As a result of the violence over the last two years, most of the capital Bangui's 100,000-plus Muslims have fled; now only 15,000 remain.
2015-11-30

At least 11 people are killed in an attack on a church by the Séléka militia group in the city of Bangui in the Central African Republic.
2014-05-28

Heavy gunfire erupts in Central African Republic's capital Bangui.
2014-01-24

The United Nations approves the creation of the MISCA peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, initially led by the African Union with French military support, to help quell the ongoing civil war, as reports emerge of more than 100 people killed during recent clashes in the capital Bangui.
2013-12-5

Central African Republic leader François Bozizé promises a national unity government, as rebels advance to within 75 km of the capital Bangui.
2012-12-30

The president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé, asks for international assistance as rebels advance on the capital Bangui.
2012-12-27