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Central African Republic's President Sworn in for a Third Term After Disputed Election
Touadéra begins a seven-year term after winning 77.9% in a December vote boycotted by opposition amid allegations of fraud and constitutional changes removing term limits.
- On Monday, Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was sworn in for a third term in Bangui, pledging to "consolidate peace, security, reconciliation, and national unity" before 20,000 spectators and regional leaders.
- A 2023 constitutional referendum removed presidential term limits and extended the term from five to seven years, enabling Touadéra to stand for this new mandate.
- The Constitutional Council declared Touadéra the winner with 77.9% in December's boycotted election, yet activist Frédéric Godoba dismissed the results, stating, "You have to be a fool to believe that."
- Mathilde Tarif, a researcher at Ghent University, stated that Touadéra's stability "will depend greatly on the effectiveness of the partnerships he has established with Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia," including Wagner.
- While the government controls nearly 90 percent of the territory, Touadéra characterized the national security situation as remaining "fragile" following years of conflict since the 2013 rebellion.
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Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed general election.
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