Bozizé (François Bozizé)

François Bozizé is a Central African politician and military officer who served as the President of the Central African Republic from 2003 to 2013. He came to power through a military coup, overthrowing the previous leader, and later was elected in democratic elections. Bozizé's time in office was marked by ongoing conflict, political instability, and efforts at peacekeeping. His leadership faced criticism for governance issues and security challenges, ultimately leading to his ousting during ongoing civil unrest. After his presidency, he remained involved in regional politics and has continued to be a significant figure in Central African affairs.