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Polling stations open for presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic, as the country remains torn by civil war and a new rebel offensive threatens the capital. IMAGES N°8XT4BJ
The government of Central African Republic signs a peace deal in Bangui with the armed groups that control of most of the country. It is hoped that the accord will bring an end to a bloody, years-long conflict.
Polling stations are closing and counting begins in Bangui, Central African Republic, for the first round of the presidential and legislative elections. The vote was marred by the latest flare-up in a long-running civil war, with many voters unable to cast their ballots. IMAGES
UN peacekeepers patrol in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, where presidential and legislative elections are due to be held this weekend. The country has long been plagued by insecurity and it is estimated that armed groups control some two thirds of the national territory. IMAGES
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