François Bozizé
François Bozizé is a former president of the Central African Republic, whose candidacy in the 2020 elections was controversial and led to tensions with the current administration of President Touadéra.
Born on Nov 01, 1946 (79 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
François Bozizé was the president overthrown in a coup d'état the year before the UN peacekeeping mission was deployed.
5
Jamaica:
François Bozizé was another African autocrat supported by Sarkozy.
5
Kenya:
Francois Bozize was the then-president who was removed by mainly Muslim rebels called the Seleka.
5
United Kingdom:
François Bozizé was ousted from power, leading to the rise of the Séléka group.
5
Slovakia:
François Bozizé was the president who was ousted in 2013 by the Séléka armed group.
4
Kenya:
President François Bozizé was forced to flee when the mainly Muslim Séléka rebels seized the capital, Bangui.
4
Kenya:
François Bozizé was forced to flee the capital in 2013 due to armed groups seizing control.
5
Lithuania:
François Bozizé was banned from running against Touadéra in the elections.
3