Central African Republic.(10 Stories the World Should Hear More About)

UN Chronicle | June 1, 2004| | Copyright

The Central African Republic, gifted with virgin rainforests and rich in gold, diamonds and uranium, now faces the danger of losing its luster. Since gaining its independence from France in 1960, it has metamorphosed into one of the most tumultuous nations in Africa as a result of political instability and a collapsing health service.

General Francois Bozize led an army of insurgents last year that took the capital, Bangui, toppling elected President Ange-Felix Patasse in March 2003. Today, transitional institutions have been established and elections are envisioned ...

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