Central African Republic

Opposition among Bangui residents to the country's UN mission boils over in a deadly protest

A new government in Bangui must navigate a complex security situation to move beyond a protracted crisis

The government will attempt to quell the violence given it was elected on a platform of improving security

Diamond exports will help the country's tattered economy but risks funding more violence

Amid lower turnout, institutional and personal endorsements could prove critical

The next president faces a monumental task to rebuild the conflict-worn state

Both Muslin and Christian militant groups will retain influence in the post-election political landscape

The debate over whether to hold elections or not appear sterile given the entrenched stability risks