François Bozizé
François Bozizé Yangouvonda (born 14 October 1946) is a Central African politician.[1][2] He was elected President of the Central African Republic in 2003. His predecessor was Ange-Félix Patassé. His term ended in 2013. He was succeeded by Michel Djotodia.
François Bozizé | |
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| 6th President of the Central African Republic | |
| In office 15 March 2003 – 24 March 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Abel Goumba Célestin Gaombalet Élie Doté Faustin-Archange Touadéra Nicolas Tiangaye |
| Vice President | Abel Goumba |
| Preceded by | Ange-Félix Patassé |
| Succeeded by | Michel Djotodia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | François Bozizé Yangouvonda 14 October 1946 (aged 79) Mouila, French Equatorial Africa (now Mouila, Gabon) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Monique Bozizé |
François Bozizé Media
- President André Kolingba (central african republic).png
Kolingba who ruled the country for 12 years.
Bozizé at the CAR Development Partner Round Table in Brussels (2007)
Bozizé at the Security Sector Reform Meeting in Bangui (2008)
Bozizé in Brussels, c 2007.
- President, picture (5229169216).jpg
presidential portrait, year 2010.
- Patrolling the streets of Birao.jpg
Soldier in the streets of Birao where the war began.
- Central African Republic map (Seleka rebellion March 2013).png
Map of Central African Republic Bush War movements in the coup that deposed President François Bozizé in 2013.
References
- ↑ Lydia Polgreen (25 March 2013). "Leader of Central African Republic Fled to Cameroon, Official Says". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/world/africa/leader-of-central-african-republic-francois-bozize-is-in-cameroon.html.
- ↑ British Broadcasting Company (24 March 2013). "Central African Republic: President Bozize flees Bangui". BBC.
Other websites
Media related to François Bozizé at Wikimedia Commons
- Jean-Marc Aractingi,La Politique à mes trousses( Politics at my heels), Editions l'Harmattan, Paris, 2006, Central Africa Chapter (ISBN 978-2-296-00469-6).