The conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the most complex and prolonged in sub-Saharan Africa, characterised by endemic violence, external interventions, and geopolitical interests involving global and regional powers. Its roots trace back to 2013, when a coup orchestrated by the Islamic rebel group Seleka ousted then-President François Bozizé, sparking a violent response from the Christian anti-Balaka militias. Since then, the country has spiralled into violence, with various armed factions fighting for control over territory and natural resources, such as gold, diamonds, and uranium.
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