Central African Republic Court Confirms President Touadêfeeéra's Re-Election

On January 19, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic officially confirmed President Faustin-Archange Touadêfeeéra's re-election for a third term, awarding him 77.9% of the voteêfedêfedan increase from the previously reported 76.15%. The decision came despite opposition allegations of widespread electoral fraud. Main opposition candidate Anicet Georges Dologuêfeeélêfeeé, who received 13.1% of the vote, had contested the results and declared himself the winner, but his appeal was rejected for lack of evidence.

Touadêfeeéra faced six challengers, though the main opposition coalition boycotted the election citing an unequal political environment. The 2026 election marked the first time Central Africans voted in a comprehensive election covering presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal levels. A 2023 referendum removed presidential term limits, allowing Touadêfeeéra to run again. The country remains fragile following a 2013 conflict and a partially abandoned 2019 peace agreement. Tensions have also emerged between Touadêfeeéra and Russia over the role of the Wagner mercenary group, tasked with presidential security. Touadêfeeéra's inauguration is set for March 30.