Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Central African Republic Court Validates Touadera's Re-election
In the Central African Republic, the Constitutional Court said that Faustin Archange Touadera won the presidential election with 77.9% of the votes.
His main opponent, Anicet-Georges Dologuele, got 13.5% of the votes and tried to challenge the results, but the court did not accept his appeal.
Another candidate, Henri-Marie Dondra, who got 2.97% of the votes, decided not to challenge the results to keep the peace.
Touadera, who has been in power for ten years, focused on his security record during his campaign.
His win might help Russia, which has been giving security help in exchange for access to resources like gold and diamonds.
Central African Republic's Constitutional Court validated President Faustin Archange Touadera's re-election with 77.9% of the vote.
Main opponent Anicet-Georges Dologuele received 13.5% of the vote and lodged an appeal that was rejected.
Former Prime Minister Henri-Marie Dondra, who got 2.97% of the vote, acknowledged Touadera's victory to preserve peace.
Touadera campaigned on his security record in the chronically unstable nation.
His victory is likely to further Russia's interests, which has traded security assistance for access to resources.
- Who
- Faustin Archange Touadera, Anicet-Georges Dologuele, Henri-Marie Dondra
- What
- Central African Republic's Constitutional Court validated Touadera's re-election
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Central African Republic
- Why
- Touadera's opponents alleged fraud, but the government denied it
- Winner
- Faustin Archange Touadera
- Vote Percentage
- 77.9%
- Main Opponent
- Anicet-Georges Dologuele
- Opponent's Vote Percentage
- 13.5%
- Court's Decision
- Rejected Dologuele's appeal
- Another Competitor
- Henri-Marie Dondra
- Dondra's Vote Percentage
- 2.97%
- Election Date
- December 28