C. African Republic president, PM stepping down from power after months of chaos
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A top regional official has announced that the president and prime minister of Central African Republic are stepping down from power.
The announcement was made Friday by Ahmat Allami, the secretary-general of the regional bloc of Central African states.
Rebel leader Michel Djotodia seized power in a March 2013 coup when thousands of his fighters stormed the capital. He was later installed as president while longtime opposition leader Nicolas Tiangaye became prime minister.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, the country has tilted toward anarchy in the months that have followed and the violence has turned Muslim and Christian communities against each other.
A Christian militia attempted a coup in early December, unleashing days of bloodshed on the streets of the capital that left more than 1,000 people dead.