Faustin-Archange Touadéra Re-elected for Third Term

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term with 76% of the vote in last month’s election, following a boycott by the main opposition coalition citing electoral unfairness. His closest challengers, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra, received 15% and 3% of the vote, respectively, and have alleged widespread irregularities. The Constitutional Court will rule on any challenges by January 20. Analysts suggest Touadéra’s victory may strengthen Russian influence in the resource-rich nation.

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