Central African Republic: President Touadéra Wins Third Term Amid Controversy. Bangui, Central African Republic — President Faustin Archange Touadéra has been declared the winner of his third term in office, according to the National Electoral Authority.
The provisional results, released on January 5, credit him with 76.
15% of the votes cast in the December 28 election. Touadéra, who first took office in 2016, faced a challenging election landscape.
A major opposition coalition boycotted the vote, citing what it described as an unequal political environment.
The boycott was a direct response to a 2023 constitutional referendum that lifted term limits, allowing Touadéra to seek a third term. Two of the main opposition candidates, former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra, have already contested the results, accusing the electoral authorities of fraud. International observers, however, described the voting day as mostly peaceful.
The election was part of a broader political process that included the selection of lawmakers and regional and local representatives. 4 million Central Africans participating in the polls.
The United Nations stabilisation mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) acknowledged ongoing security issues, including an attack in the eastern town of Bambouti, near the border with South Soudan.
The Constitutional Court has until January 20 to declare the definitive results. Touadéra’s victory marks the first time a Central African Republic president has been re-elected since the end of the civil war in 2019. His re-election is seen by some as a sign of political stability, while others view it with concern, particularly given the allegations of fraud and the boycott by the opposition.
Regional officials confirmed the results, and the government stated in a communiqué that Touadéra’s win is a testament to his leadership and commitment to national reconciliation. Further details are expected as the Constitutional Court reviews the results and the situation remains developing.
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Source: Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
