Séléka leader Michel Djotodia declared himself president. Djotodia said that there would be a three-year transitional period and that Tiangaye would continue to serve as prime minister."C.African Republic rebel chief to name power-sharing government" , Reuters, 25 March 2013. Djotodia promptly suspended the constitution and dissolved the government, as well as the National Assembly. He then reappointed Tiangaye as prime minister on 27 March 2013."Centrafrique: Nicolas Tiangaye reconduit Premier ministre", AFP, 27 March 2013 . Top military and police officers met with Djotodia and recognized him as president on 28 March 2013.Ange Aboa, "C.African Republic army chiefs pledge allegiance to coup leader" , Reuters, 28 March 2013. Catherine Samba-Panza assumed the office of interim president on 23 January 2014.
Séléka leader Michel Djotodia declared himself president. Djotodia said that there would be a three-year transitional period and that Tiangaye would continue to serve as prime minister."C.African Republic rebel chief to name power-sharing government" , Reuters, 25 March 2013. Djotodia promptly suspended the constitution and dissolved the government, as well as the National Assembly. He then reappointed Tiangaye as prime minister on 27 March 2013."Centrafrique: Nicolas Tiangaye reconduit Premier ministre", AFP, 27 March 2013 . Top military and police officers met with Djotodia and recognized him as president on 28 March 2013.Ange Aboa, "C.African Republic army chiefs pledge allegiance to coup leader" , Reuters, 28 March 2013. Catherine Samba-Panza assumed the office of interim president on 23 January 2014.