Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide
Summary
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won a third term with 76% of the vote. The election, held on December 28, 2023, faced a boycott from the main opposition due to concerns about fairness. Provisional results show his closest competitors received significantly fewer votes.Key Facts
- Faustin-Archange Touadéra won a third term as CAR President with 76% of the vote.
- The main opposition coalition boycotted the election, citing concerns over fairness.
- Over 2.4 million people registered to vote in the December 28 election.
- Provisional results showed that former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra got 15% and 3% of the votes, respectively.
- Both challengers called for the results to be annulled, alleging irregularities.
- The Constitutional Court has until January 20, 2024, to confirm the election results.
- The Central African Republic has struggled with instability and conflict since 2013.
- Russia has provided security assistance to the CAR in exchange for resource access.
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