What You Need to Know
The National Election Authority of the Central African Republic announced that President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won re-election with 76.15% of the votes. His main opponent, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, received 14.66%. The election, held on December 28, 2025, saw a voter turnout of 52.43%. The Constitutional Council will announce final results in mid-January after reviewing potential appeals.
Africa. The National Election Authority of the Central African Republic announced that President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won re-election with 76.15% of the votes, according to preliminary results. His main opponent, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, came in second with 14.66%, while former Prime Minister Henri-Marie Dondra placed third with 3.19%.
Voter turnout for the elections, held on December 28, 2025, was approximately 52.43%, with voters participating in a four-part ballot that included presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal elections. The Constitutional Council is expected to announce the final results in mid-January after reviewing any potential appeals.
Touadera, who was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 amid allegations of fraud, has faced widespread criticism since the adoption of a new constitution in 2023 that allows him to remain in power.
The opposition has challenged the integrity of the elections. Dologuélé announced on Friday that he is the true winner, citing “serious violations,” while observers from the African Union described the voting as “calm.”
A spokesperson for President Touadera responded to these accusations on Saturday, deeming them “baseless” and warning of the risk of “inciting chaos.” Dondra, who finished third, called for the complete annulment of the electoral process before the official results were announced, accusing the National Election Authority of being unable to organize a fair vote.
It is noteworthy that part of the opposition boycotted the elections, labeling the process a “farce” and accusing state institutions, including the National Election Authority and the Constitutional Council, of being under the control of the ruling power.
Faustin-Archange Touadera first assumed the presidency in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 amid allegations of electoral fraud. In 2023, a new constitution was adopted, allowing him to extend his time in office, which has drawn significant criticism from various opposition groups. The political landscape in the Central African Republic has been marked by instability and conflict, affecting the electoral process and governance.
