Central African Republic names new prime minister


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  • Sunday, 26 Jan 2014

Central African Republic's interim president Catherine Samba-Panza speaks to the media at her residence in Bangui January 21, 2014. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola

BANGUI (Reuters) - Central African Republic's new interim President Catherine Samba-Panza has named Andre Nzapayeke, a former official of the African Development Bank, as prime minister, state radio said on Saturday.

Samba-Panza, who took office two days ago, is seeking to build an interim government to restore order to the former French colony after months of sectarian violence that has left thousands dead or homeless.

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