President Faustin-Archange Touadera, in office since 2016, is projected to win the first round of the presidential election in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic, with 2.3 million voters casting their ballots. The campaign saw limited opposition activity, with key figures facing restrictions, and security forces heavily present in the capital. The elections are held amidst ongoing civil war and international peace efforts, with parliamentary and local elections also taking place simultaneously.
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