Central African Republic: President Touadéra Wins Third Term; Results Contested. Bangui, Central African Republic — Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been declared the winner of a third term in office, according to provisional results released by the National Electoral Authority.
The results, announced on Monday, credit Touadéra with 76.
15% of the votes cast in the December 28 election. Touadéra, who first took office in 2016, was re-elected in 2020.
In 2023, a constitutional referendum removed term limits, enabling him to run for a third term.
The election was marked by the boycott of the main opposition coalition, which criticized the electoral environment as unequal. Two opposition candidates, former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra, have contested the results, alleging fraud. International observers described the voting day as mostly peaceful, although the United Nations stabilisation mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) acknowledged ongoing security issues, including an attack in the eastern town of Bambouti.
The Constitutional Court has until January 20 to declare definitive results.
In the meantime, the situation remains tense as the opposition and the government continue to debate the legitimacy of the election. Further details are expected as the court reviews the appeals and the country awaits the final outcome of the electoral process.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
