source: Twitter; AFP; Xinhua
actor1: Government of the Central African Republic (2016-)
actor2: N/A
location: Bangui
notes: 26 October. The National Assembly removed Karim Mechassoua, the President of the Assembly. Mechassoua, a Muslim, was seen as a balancing force against the Christian presidency. His dismissal is viewed by some as an attempt by President Touadera to concentrate his control. The following day, the CNDS (a coalition of ex-Seleka groups) urged all groups associated with the government to vacate the areas under their control within 48 hours, although a separate statement issued by FPRC denied this ultimatum.