Central African Republic Receives Key Electoral Materials Ahead of December Vote. Bangui, Central African Republic — Key electoral materials have arrived in the Central African Republic ahead of the general elections scheduled for December 28, 2025.
The materials, totaling 96 tonnes, including ballot papers and vote tally forms, were officially handed over to the President of the National Elections Authority, Mathias Barthélemy Morouba, by the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, on December 15.
This significant development comes as the country prepares for its first general elections since 2016. Ag Ayoya emphasized the collaborative efforts of the Central African government and the international community in ensuring the success of the operation. “
This day is the result of very significant efforts made by the government of the Central African Republic, particularly in financing this material.
It also reflects the efforts of the entire international community, which has been supporting the government in recent months to make this moment a reality, “he stated.
Morouba reassured the public that the materials would be distributed across the country in time for the vote. “All this material will be dispatched across the entire territory with the support of MINUSCA, using MINUSCA aircraft and, in some cases, road transport, so that every city, every municipality, and every local office can receive the material and distribute it to polling stations across the country, “he.
The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard — to-reach areas.
With just days to go before the polls, the delivery of electoral materials marks a significant step forward in the election preparations in the Central African Republic. Further details are expected as the country continues its preparations for the upcoming elections.
