Politics of the Central African Republic takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President is both head of state and head of government, with a separate executive Prime Minister. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The government was deposed in 15 March 2003 by forces under the rebel leader François Bozizé, who promised elections in 18 to 30 months. A new cabinet was set up in 1 April 2003. Elections were held on 13 March 2005.
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