In CAR politics, François Bozizé rose to power and led the country after a 2003 coup. His rule ended in 2013, amid conflict and a transition process.
Human Rights Watch reports a June 15 airstrike in Kyrnia, Mopti region, killed civilians and damaged a cattle market. Mali’s government faces calls for impartial investigation; Africa Corps and Russia-linked forces are under scrutiny amid ongoing conflict with JNIM and other groups.