François Bozizé

François Bozizé is a Central African politician who served as president of the Central African Republic from 2003 to 2013, after seizing power in a coup.

Central African Republic: A landlocked country in Central Africa whose capital is Bangui. Bozizé’s political career unfolded amid the country’s recurring crises of state authority.
2003 Central African Republic coup d'état: The coup in which François Bozizé’s forces overthrew President Ange-Félix Patassé. It brought Bozizé to power and established the basis of his rule.
Séléka: A coalition of rebel groups that seized Bangui and overthrew François Bozizé in 2013. Séléka’s offensive ended Bozizé’s presidency and forced him into exile.
Jean-Pierre Bemba: A Congolese politician and former rebel leader who sent troops to support Ange-Félix Patassé’s government. Bemba’s forces fought Bozizé’s rebels during the campaign that preceded the 2003 coup.
André Kolingba: A Central African military officer who ruled the country as president from 1981 to 1993. Kolingba’s government employed Bozizé before their relationship turned adversarial.
Central African Republic 2005 general election: The election that made François Bozizé president after his 2003 seizure of power. The vote sought to convert Bozizé’s military rule into an elected presidency.
Michel Djotodia: A Central African politician who led Séléka and became president after Bozizé’s overthrow. Djotodia replaced Bozizé after Séléka captured the capital.
Martin Ziguélé: A Central African politician who served as prime minister and later opposed François Bozizé. Ziguélé became a prominent civilian rival in elections under Bozizé.
Ange-Félix Patassé: A Central African politician who served as president from 1993 until his overthrow in 2003. Bozizé served under Patassé, then led the rebellion that removed him.
Central African Armed Forces: The national military of the Central African Republic. Its loyalties and limited reach shaped the security challenges facing Bozizé’s government.

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