Central African Republic

Rights group calls for investigation amid clashes between Central African Republic security forces and armed groups.

Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada says pro-government forces seized Bossangoa, north of the capital, Bangui,

The UN chief says 2,750 military reinforcements and 940 additional police are needed to help the peacekeeping mission.

Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom accused of leading militias in widespread attacks on Muslims.

Presidential decree says first round of voting will also take place in constituencies where December poll was disrupted.

UN says 14 trucks reached Bangui after a 50-day blockade by rebels who cut off the city’s lifeline.

Newly displaced people share their stories of hardship as CAR’s years-long struggle for stability continues.

Seleka armed group commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

UNHCR says 100,000 people remain internally displaced within the CAR while others fled to neighbouring countries.

Government says army and ‘allied forces’ launched offensive in Boyali village, about 90km from the capital, Bangui.

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013.

Sand extraction provides a lifeline to many in impoverished CAR, but the industry faces a growing threat of violence.

Presidential spokesman said state of emergency will allow ‘arrests without going through national prosecutors’.

Concerns grow as surge in fighting displaces more than 100,000 in a country reeling from years of insecurity.