François BozizéYangouvonda is a Central African politician who was President of the Central African Republic from 2003 to 2013. He was the only Central African president born in modern-day Gabon.
Ange-Félix Patassé was a Central African politician who was president of the Central African Republic from 1993 until 2003,when he was deposed by the rebel leader François Bozizéin the 2003 coup d'état. Patasséwas the first president in the CAR's history to be chosen in what was generally regarded as a fairly democratic election (1993) in that it was brought about by donor pressure on President AndréKolingba and assisted by the United Nations Electoral Assistance Unit.
David Dacko was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 1 January 1966 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981. He also served as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1 May 1959 to 14 August 1960. After his second removal from power in a coup d'état led by General AndréKolingba,he pursued an active career as an opposition politician and presidential candidate with many loyal supporters;Dacko was an important political figure in the country for over 50 years.
André-DieudonnéKolingba was a Central African politician,who was the fourth President of the Central African Republic (CAR),from 1 September 1981 until 1 October 1993. He took power from President David Dacko in a bloodless coup d'état in 1981 and lost power to Ange-Félix Patasséin a democratic election held in 1993. Kolingba retained the strong support of France until the end of the Cold War in 1992,after which both internal and external pressure forced him to hold presidential elections which he lost.
Martin Ziguélé is a Central African politician who was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 2001 to 2003. He placed second in the 2005 presidential election and is currently the President of the Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (MLPC).
Michel Gbezera-Bria is a Central African politician and diplomat. He was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 1997 to 1999. He is currently the CAR Ambassador to France.
General elections were held in the Central African Republic on March 13,2005 to elect the President and National Assembly. A second round was held for both elections on May 8,marking the end of the transitional process that began with the seizure of power by François Bozizéin a March 2003 coup,overthrowing President Ange-Félix Patassé. A new constitution was approved in a referendum in December 2004 and took effect the same month.
Élie Doté is a Central African politician. He was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from June 2005 to January 2008.
Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is a Central African politician who was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 4 January 1999 to 1 April 2001. Subsequently,he was President of the Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC) from 2001 to 2010.
Enoch Derant Lakoué is a Central African politician who was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from 26 February 1993 to 25 October 1993.
Abakar Sabone was the leader of the Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice rebel group during the Central African Republic Bush War.
Charles-Armel Doubane is a Central African politician and diplomat who has been Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic since 2016. He previously served as Minister of Education from 2006 to 2008 and as Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2011 to 2013.
Abdoulaye Miskine is a Chadian-Central African warlord and a former Central African Armed Forces officer who served under Patasse Government. He was the leader of Democratic Front of the Central African People.
Joseph Bendounga,nicknamed Joe Ben,is a Central African politician. He is known for his eternal opponent of every country's administration since Patasse,which led to him to get arrested several times.
Anne-Marie Ngouyombo is a Central African politician who served as the Mayor of Bangui in 1995 and ministers in two different positions.
Marie Charlotte Fayanga was a Central African diplomat and politician.
General Xavier Sylvestre Yangongo was a Central African general and politician who served in various ministerial positions during Kolingba's,Patasse's,and Bozize's presidencies.
Théodore Dabanga is a Central African banker and economist who served as Minister of Finance and Budget during Bozize's administration.
Yvonne Mboissona,often written Yvonne Mboïssona or Yvonne M'Boïssona,is a Central African politician who served as the Minister of Tourism Development and Handicrafts (2006–2008) and Minister of Water,Forests,Hunting and Fisheries and the Environment (2008–2009) during Bozize Presidency.
Brigadier general James Gaston Gambor was a Central African military officer,basketball player,politician,and physical education teacher.
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