At the turn of the 20th century, the region now known as the Central African Republic experienced drastic geopolitical changes and foundational shifts within local communities. Specifically, the introduction of French imperial rule to the region dubbed “Oubangui-Chari”[1] led to unforeseen consequences and complications which still impact the Central African Republic today.
- ^ Making Sense of the Central African Republic, eds. Tatiana Carayannis and Louisa Lombard (Zed Books, 15 July 2015), http://www.zedbooks.co.uk/paperback/making-sense-of-the-central-african-republic,pg. 32