An African Union (AU) official says the continental body monitors the implementation peace agreements in Central African Republic (CAR).

“Experience shows that when one has a baby, he protects it from any attack. This is why regarding the issue of the Central African Republic, the AU will remain vigilant just as the rest of the international community," Ramtane Lamamra, the AU's Peace and Security Commissioner, said on Sunday, Xinhua reported.

"It's normal that while trying to manage any conflict, vigilance should be sustained at all time," Lamamra added.


On January 11, CAR President Francois Bozize and representatives of the Seleka rebels signed an agreement in Libreville, Gabon after three days of negotiations brokered by regional neighbors.

Under the deal, Bozize dismissed former Prime Minister Faustin Archange Touadera.

On January 14, an opposition lawyer, named Nicolas Tiangaye, was selected by the Seleka rebels and other opposition groups as the African country’s new prime minister.

The new premier, who had a key role in leading the rebels to negotiations, will lead the transitional government until parliamentary elections are held.

Tiangaye is still awaiting the appointment of a new Cabinet.

The Seleka rebels launched an offensive against the CAR government in December 2012.

There are many mineral resources, including gold and diamonds, in the Central African Republic. However, the country is extremely poor and has faced a series of rebellions and coups since it gained independence in 1960.