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French president to visit Central African Republic next week

Xinhua, May 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

French President Francois Hollande will fly to the Central African Republic (CAR) next week in a move to further "support stability and peace in the country," his office announced Friday.

Hollande will visit the CAR on May 13 to express support for the peace efforts before heading to Nigeria, according to the Elysee.

The French president will also attend a regional summit on May 14 focused on fighting the extremist group Boko Haram.

Since the overthrow of ex-president Francois Bozize by rebels in 2012,the Central African Republic has witnessed numerous crises and conflicts. Endit