Central African Republic: Seleka rebels entered in capital Bangui
The Seleka rebel coalition on Saturday afternoon entered the northern suburbs of Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, Xinhua’s staff at the scene reported.
South African troops in Bangui for the military training of local soldiers were quickly retreating to the Presidential Palace in the city, where power supply was cut off hours ago.
Fierce fighting erupted at night over the control of the city between Seleka rebels and the government forces FACA being backed by South African troops.