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Catherine Samba-Panza elected Central African Republic’s interim president

Catherine Samba-Panza.

Bangui, Central African Republic: The mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, has been elected the interim president of the Central African Republic, making her the first woman to hold the post.

She beat her rival Desire Kolingba in the second round of voting by MPs.

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