Stephane Legarde, from Radio France Internationale, said men at Mr Chen's village took the memory card of his digital recorder and his Chinese media accreditation, AFP reported.

BBC: China reporters 'roughed up' trying to visit activist

"Through us, it was the entire population of Central African Republic that rose up as a single man against the president, " Djotodia said, according to Radio France Internationale.

NPR: C. African Republic Hospitals Looted After Coup

The journalist, Johanne Sutton, worked for Radio France Internationale.

BBC: Afghan opposition push through north

Ibrahima Dahirou, the head of Mali's armed forces, told Radio France Internationale in an interview published on its Web site Tuesday that French air strikes have made all the difference so far.

NPR: US Begins Transporting French Troops To Mali

As Mr Bozize fled to Cameroon, Mr Djotodia announced that elections would be held in three years, suggesting, in an interview with Radio France Internationale, that he would run for the presidency to legitimise his rule.

BBC: Michel Djotodia: Central African Republic rebel leader