“Central African Republic’s transitional parliament elected the mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, as interim president on Monday, tasked with ending months of sectarian killings and guiding the country to elections. Samba-Panza, who defeated seven other candidates, succeeds Michel Djotodia, the leader of the Seleka rebels who seized power in March. Djotodia stepped down on January 10 under intense international pressure after failing to halt inter-religious violence which has displaced more than 1 million people.”
Source: C. African Republic assembly elects Bangui mayor as interim president | GulfNews.com