Central African Republic rebels pushed into the capital of Bangui on Saturday, ignoring a call by the country’s prime minister for talks to avoid a bloodbath.

The Reuters news agency quoted a rebel spokesman, Nelson Ndjadder, as saying his fighters shot down a government military helicopter and were headed for the presidential palace.

Earlier Saturday, a government spokesperson said Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye was asking members of the Seleka rebel alliance to get in touch with the … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance