Central African Republic votes under threat of violence
Some polling stations in the capital Bangui opened with a slight delay amid heavy security, following sporadic gunfire heard during the night.
A peacekeeper from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) armoured personnel carrier (APC) keeps guard as they patrol the streets ahead of the upcoming elections in Bangui, Central African Republic December 26, 2020. (photo credit: REUTERS/ANTONIE ROLLAND)ByREUTERS