Long-awaited first trial of Special Criminal Court, set up in the Bangui 7 years ago to prosecute war crimes, genocide and other crimes against humanity committed since 2003, opened on Monday but was immediately postponed until 16 May

3-colors traffic light have been reintroduced to Bangui after 20 years, welcomed by the public as both a sign of civilization and of return to 'normality' after politica and civil disruption

Traders and residents near the Bimbo market, in the outskirts of Bangui, complained about waste dumped behind the premises, saying garbage hasn't been collected for years, heavily impacting on their business

"When a state institution fighting corruption publicly admits its impotence, the entire system collapses": with these words the President of Good Governance Authority exposed corruption rampant for years, even unpunished, and its consequences on citizens

National Assembly's final ordinary session on 30 April marked the end of the 7th legislature; led by Speaker Simplice Mathieu Sarandji, the ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Félix Moloua, members of the government, foreign diplomats