Coup in Central African Republic: #Djotodia declares himself new leader

#BREAKING: Al Jazeera's @nazaninemoshiri has heard reports Michel #Djotodia, the rebel leader, has declared himself president of #CAR.

— Al Jazeera News (@AJENews) March 25, 2013

Over the weekend, Twitter users in Africa buzzed over the Central African Republic coup led by Michel Am-Nondokro Djotodia. The CAR’s ousted president (who himself seized power in a coup) fled to the Congo.

Michel #Djotodia claims he is the new President of the Central African Republic folowing Sundays Mutiny in #Bangui as #Bozize flee to Congo

— نوح أولاتوندي (@noaholatunde) March 25, 2013

#CentralAfricanRepublic: 'His Excellency Michel Djotodia is now in charge' – rebel spokesman tells #focusonAfrica. #CAR #Bozize #Djotodia.

— Rachael Akidi (@rakidi) March 24, 2013

So when will the rebel leader hold free and fair elections?

No hurry RT@nicolasF24: #Djotodia tells @RFI he will organise free and fair elections in 3 years time”

— Tommy Miles (@tommymiles) March 24, 2013

Meet the new coup leader. Same as the old?