Provisional results from the Central African Republic’s (CAR) recent presidential election indicate that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office, consolidating his leadership amid a complex political landscape. The National Elections Authority reported that Touadéra captured approximately 76.15% of the vote in the December 28, 2025 election, with voter turnout around 52.4% of registered electorates.
Touadéra’s re-election follows a 2023 constitutional referendum that lifted presidential term limits, enabling him to pursue another mandate. Opposition figures, including former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra, lagged significantly in the results and have begun contesting aspects of the vote, citing concerns over irregularities and fairness.
The incumbent’s campaign emphasised security, reconciliation and outreach to armed groups as central pillars of his governance strategy. Since coming to power in 2016, Touadéra has navigated years of conflict that followed the 2013 crisis, working to implement peace agreements with various armed factions. Though observers from the African Union noted the elections were largely peaceful, final confirmation of results is expected following review of any formal appeals.
Analysts say Touadéra’s continued presidency will shape CAR’s domestic and foreign policy trajectory, particularly as the country manages ongoing security challenges and critical partnerships with international actors involved in peacekeeping and stabilization efforts.
