Rebel Leader Bozize seizes Bangui and dissolves parliament

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Rebel leader Francois Bozize seized control of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. He declared himself as the new president, marking a turning point in the political landscape of the country. Bozize dissolved the parliament, consolidating power in his hands and sparking significant changes in the government structure. The event was a culmination of longstanding political tensions and instability in the Central African Republic. Bozize, a former general, had been leading a rebel group against then-President Ange-Felix Patasse, accusing the government of corruption and mismanagement. The takeover of Bangui symbolized the end of Patasse's regime and the rise of Bozize to power. Bozize's seizure of the capital had a profound impact on the country, leading to a period of political transition and uncertainty. The dissolution of the parliament and the establishment of Bozize as the new leader marked a new chapter in the Central African Republic's history, with changes in governance and policies expected to follow. #CentralAfricanRepublic #RebelLeader #PoliticalUnrest #Bozize #BanguiSeizure
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