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Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term in office, securing an outright majority in the presidential election held on 28 December, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday night.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6

Central African Republic: Russian-backed President Touadera seen as favourite for re-election

Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.

Euronews · Dec 28, 2025

Truckers Strike Accusing Wagner Of Driver Death In Central African Republic

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers' mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia's infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024

CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule

If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency.

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023

What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2023

Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion

The Russian mercenary group that briefly rebelled against President Vladimir Putin’s authority has for years been a ruthless force-for-hire across Africa, protecting rulers at the expense of the masses

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Central African Republic plans referendum on scrapping presidential term limits

Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera said on Tuesday he would hold a referendum on his intention to change the constitution and remove term limits.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic

While Vladimir Putin desperately rallies support for his war in Ukraine, a network of paramilitary mercenaries known as the Wagner Group is shoring up his power in resource-rich central Africa, more than 5,000 kilometres away.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Central African Republic's top court head refuses to retire

The head of Central African Republic's top court, which has stymied a push to enable President Faustin-Archange Touadera to keep running for office, has defied a government order to retire.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Bitcoin Can Bring Long-Term Prosperity: CAR President

Understanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is crucial to acknowledge its disruptive power to bring long-term prosperity, according to Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic (CAR).

Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022