Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 07:30 AM

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Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won a third term in the recent presidential election, securing 76% of the vote according to preliminary results. The election, held last month, saw a boycott from the main opposition coalition due to concerns about fairness. Touadéra's victory follows a 2023 constitutional change that removed term limits. Opposition candidates have called for the results to be annulled, alleging fraud and irregularities. The Constitutional Court has until January 20th to rule on any challenges. The CAR has struggled with instability since 2013, leading to reliance on Russian mercenaries and Rwandan soldiers for security. Touadéra's win could strengthen Russia's influence in the resource-rich but impoverished nation.

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The Constitutional Court has until 20 January to rule on any challenges and declare the final results.

factual — null100% confidence

Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra called for the results to be annulled, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud.

factual — Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra100% confidence

The main opposition coalition boycotted the election, citing concerns about electoral fairness.

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Faustin-Archange Touadéra won a third term as CAR president with 76% of the vote.

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Analysts say Touadéra's win could bolster the interests of Russia.

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Rwanda 40% François Bozizé 40% UN 40% BRDC 50% Henri-Marie Dondra 50% Constitutional Court 50% Anicet-Georges Dologuélé ×260% Russia ×260% Wagner Group (Wagner) 70% Faustin-Archange Touadéra ×690% Central African Republic ×8100%

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presidential election 90% faustin-archange touadéra 80% political instability 70% term limits 70% russian mercenaries 60% opposition boycott 60% electoral fairness 60% election irregularities 50% security assistance 50% conflict 50%

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Central African Republic

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