C. African Republic leader calls for public order
22 days ago
Bangui's airport has been secured by French military forces, though much of the city remains in a near-anarchic state apart from rebels patrolling in pickup trucks.
C. African Republic rebels agree to cease-fire
134 days ago
The rebels have seized a dozen towns since Dec. 10, although they have not moved toward the capital, Bangui, since agreeing to the negotiations.
C. African Republic leader calls rebels terrorists
136 days ago
We have the means to take Damara and also to take Bangui today, but we don't want the capital to suffer attacks," rebel spokesman Eric Massi told The Associated Press in Paris on Monday.
Peace talks for rebels, C African Republic delayed
137 days ago
The announcement of the delay came as a plane full of delegates failed to leave the Central African Republic capital of Bangui.
S. Africa sends troops to Central African Republic
138 days ago
Associated Press writer Krista Larson contributed from Bangui.
C. African Republic capital fears rebel attack
143 days ago
One woman in Bangui said she knew many people who already had fled the city but said she had too many family members to leave herself.
More French troops go to Central African Republic
145 days ago
Thierry Burkhard told The Associated Press Sunday that the reinforcements arrived Sunday from nearby Gabon, bringing the total French military force in the capital, Bangui, to nearly 600.
Obama: Troops aiding African diplomat evacuation
146 days ago
On Saturday they continued their advance, seizing the city of Sibut, 114 miles from Bangui.
Central African Republic rebels take another city
146 days ago
A government official says that rebels have seized Sibut, 185 kilometers (114 miles) from Bangui, the capital.
US shuts embassy in Central African Republic
147 days ago
Four days earlier, the State Department had issued a warning recommending against travel to the country and authorizing its non-emergency personnel in Bangui to leave.
