C. Africa reaches peace deal with rebels: government 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseThe Central African Republic government and 14 armed groups struck a deal Saturday to end years of fighting that has killed thousands, the parties and a mediator said. Also on Twitter, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security Smail Chergui confirmed the breakthrough, adding some details of the pact still had to be ironed out. The armed groups also wanted the dissolution of the present government in favour of an interim regime led by someone from their side, according to a document obtained by AFP. Central African Republic is rich in mineral resources but remains one of the world’s poorest nations.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 02, 2019 17:37 UTC