Central African Republic: President Disbands Rebel Group

The president of the Central Africa Republic says he is disbanding the Seleka rebel group that helped to bring him to power earlier this year.

President Michel Djotodia made the announcement Friday in the capital, Bangui, saying the rebel coalition "no longer exists." He did not give further details about what steps he would take to dissolve the group.

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