Thousands took to the streets in celebration of Djotodia's departure

Thousands of people allegedly took to the streets in celebration of Djotodia's departure, fresh gunfire was reported while mosques and Muslim-owned shops and houses were attacked and looted.

Michel Djotodia is the Former president of the Central African Republic (CAR), he  reportedly flew into exile on Saturday following his resignation on Friday.

According to reports, a statement from the Benin government confirmed that Djotodia landed in Benin on Saturday after CAR regional leaders asked the country to host him.