1960 - The Central African Republic becomes independent with David Dacko as President.

1965 – David Dacko ousted by Army Commander, Jean-Bedel Bokassa.

1979 - Jean-Bedel Bokassa overthrown by David Dacko.

1981 - Dacko deposed in a coup by Army Commander, Andre Kolingba.

1993 - Ange-Felix Patassé beats Kolingba in elections to become President, ending military rule.

1999 - Ange-Felix Patassé re-elected President.

2003 March - Rebel leader, Francois Bozizé, seizes Bangui, declares himself President.

2011 January - Francois Bozizé wins another term in office.

2011 April - Former President Ange-Felix Patassé dies at the age of 74.

2012 November - Séléka rebel coalition rapidly overruns north and centre of country.

2013 March - Séléka rebels overrun the capital and seize power.

2013 March - Michel Djotodia declares himself President after suspending Constitution.

2013 August - Michel Djotodia sworn in as President.

2013 August - UN Security Council warns CAR poses risk to sub-regional stability.

2013 August - UN Chief, Ban Ki-moon, says CAR faces total breakdown of law and order.

2013 August – Thousands of Bangui residents flee Séléka harassment to the city’s airport.

Source: BBC