The resignation of the Central African Republic's rebel leader-turned-president raised hopes on Saturday of an end to sectarian strife that has pushed the nation to the brink of collapse.

Under intense diplomatic pressure, Michel Djotodia stepped down on Friday during a special regional summit in Chad, which called his move a "highly patriotic decision".

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