After Michel Djotodia stepped down as president [2] [fr] two weeks ago, the Central African Republic (CAR) Parliament elected Catherine Samba-Panza [3] [fr], former mayor of Bangui [4], as the transitional president in charge of stabilizing the country until the next elections. Samba-Panza was recognized for her crisis management of the city [4] during the rebels pillaging spree in 2013. Samba-Panza's appointment will mark the first time a woman has been selected as head of the state.
Catherine Samba-Panza, Mayor of Bangui, Elected as Transitional President of Central African Republic
· Written by Lova Rakotomalala
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