Central African president Faustin-Archange Touadera. Four French soldiers were arrested in Bangui amid social media claims of "assassination attempt" on the president. PHOTO | AFP
Four French soldiers were on Monday arrested in Bangui amid social media claims of "assassination attempt" on Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra.
The soldiers are members of the close protection team of General Stéphane Marchenoir, Chief of Staff of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca).