Counting is underway in the Central African Republic (CAR) following voting on Sunday.

The vote was overshadowed by violence between government and rebel forces.

President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seeking a second term and has accused his predecessor, François Bozizé, of fomenting a coup with rebel groups.

The Constitutional Court has rejected a bid by the opposition to postpone the vote because of the insecurity.

Deborah Amuwo reports.