BANGUI
Central African President Catherine Samba-Panza is planning to carry out a cabinet reshuffle in the violence-ravaged country, Anadolu Agency has learnt.
The reshuffle – intended to make the government "more inclusive and representative" – is expected to be announced on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to an AA correspondent.
The move is seen by observers as part of efforts to implement a power-sharing agreement signed last April in Chadian capital N'Djamena.
The mineral-rich Central African Republic descended into anarchy one year ago when seleka rebels – said to be mostly Muslim – ousted Christian president Francois Bozize, who had come to power in a 2003 coup.
The rebels later installed Michel Djotodia, a Muslim, as interim president.
Anti-Muslim violence has escalated since January, when Samba-Panza, a Christian, was elected interim president.
According to the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR), more than 173,000 people have been internally displaced while another 37,000 have fled the county.
By Laila al-Thabti
englishnews@aa.com.tr
