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The government of the Central African Republic and rebels have agreed to hold talks after weeks of clashes.

A regional delegation said no pre-conditions had been set for the talks which will be held in Libreville, capital of neighbouring Gabon.

The announcement comes after government troops and rebel fighters clashed in the central town of Bambari on Friday.

Rapid gains by the Seleka rebels have raised fears that CAR's capital Bangui could fall within a few days.

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Fresh fighting in C. African Republic as crisis grows -- AFP
Central African Republic’s neighbors agree to send military contingent to troubled country -- Washington Post/AP
AU Ready to Increase Military Presence in CAR -- Voice of America
Residents flee Bangui as rebels pause for talks -- Reuters
Diplomats Make Last Ditch Effort to Talk With CAR Rebels -- Voice of America
Central African Republic rebels advance as US embassy shuts -- The Guardian
U.S. diplomats leave Central African Republic amid unrest -- CNN
US embassy evacuated as rebels surge in Central African Republic -- Christian Science Monitor