{{Central African Republic rebel leader Michel Djotodia has been elected president by the National Transitional Council.}}<\/p>\n
Djotodia was the only candidate and was elected unanimously Saturday by the 105 members of the National Transitional Council in a ceremony that was attended by political leaders, the press and representatives of international organizations accredited in Central African Republic.<\/p>\n
Djotodia led the Seleka rebels who overthrew President Francois Bozize three weeks ago. <\/p>\n
Djotodia has 18 months to set up elections to select a new leader, according to guidelines set by neighboring countries in the Economic Community of Central African States.<\/p>\n
Leaders of the neighboring countries are expected to attend a summit on April 15, 2013 in N’Djamena, Chad, to consider the situation in Central African Republic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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