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Central African Republic Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Explore the rich history of the Central African Republic through this engaging timeline game.

  • Learn about the founding of the Central African Republic
  • Discover key historical events that have shaped the country
  • Challenge yourself to place these events in their correct chronological order
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  • August 13, 1960: Central African Republic gains independence from France
  • August 14, 1960: First President David Dacko comes to power
  • January 1, 1966: Military coup led by Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts Dacko
  • December 4, 1976: Central African Empire declared with Bokassa as Emperor
  • September 20, 1979: Bokassa overthrown in a French-supported coup
  • September 21, 1979: Country reverts to a republic with David Dacko as President
  • September 1, 1981: André Kolingba takes power in a military coup
  • October 19, 1993: Multi-party elections held, Ange-Félix Patassé wins presidency
  • 1996: Civil war breaks out between government and rebel forces
  • January 8, 1997: Peace agreement signed between warring factions
  • September 19, 1999: Ange-Félix Patassé re-elected as President
  • March 15, 2003: François Bozizé seizes power in a military coup
  • May 13, 2005: Bozizé wins disputed presidential election
  • March 24, 2013: Rebel coalition ousts Bozizé from power
  • March 24, 2013: Michel Djotodia declares himself President
  • 2013-2014: Violence escalates leading to humanitarian crisis
  • January 23, 2014: Transitional government established
  • February 14, 2016: Faustin-Archange Touadéra elected President
  • April 10, 2014: UN peacekeeping mission established in CAR
  • Present: Ongoing conflict and instability in the country

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