President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has emerged victorious in the Central African Republic’s latest presidential election, securing an outright majority of 76% to claim a third term in office.
The 68-year-old incumbent, a mathematics professor, campaigned on a platform of national stability and security, emphasizing his efforts to curb the long-standing internal conflicts that have plagued the country for over a decade.
Okay News reports that the election was marked by a boycott from the main opposition coalition, which questioned the transparency of the process following a 2023 constitutional change that removed presidential term limits.
Rival candidates, including former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra, have alleged widespread fraud and requested that the results be voided. The Constitutional Court is now tasked with reviewing these challenges before the final results are certified later this month.
The election outcome is expected to solidify existing security arrangements in the resource-rich but economically struggling nation, where the government currently relies on support from international partners.
Despite the controversies surrounding the vote, the official transition is set to proceed as the administration continues to navigate the complexities of governance and humanitarian recovery in one of Africa’s most unstable regions.
