Faustin-Archange Touadera Wins Again in Central African Republic
Controversial Win Sparks Debate
In a move that has sparked debate, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic has confirmed Faustin-Archange Touadera as the winner of the recent presidential election. This victory grants him a third term in office, following a vote that took place on December 28.
Opponents Raise Concerns Over Fairness
Touadera's opponents had raised concerns about the election's fairness even before the official results were announced. They claimed there was fraud involved. However, the government dismissed these allegations, insisting that the process was fair.
Court's Decision: Touadera Wins with 77.9%
The Constitutional Court's decision was clear. They declared Touadera the president-elect, stating he received 77.9% of the vote. His main competitor, former Prime Minister Anicet-Georges Dologuele, came in second with 13.5% of the vote.
Challenges and Rejections
Dologuele had tried to challenge the results, but the court rejected his appeal. Another candidate, former Prime Minister Henri-Marie Dondra, who received 2.97% of the vote, chose not to contest the outcome. Dondra said he wanted to avoid further conflict and urged Touadera to work on uniting the country.
Touadera's Decade in Power and Focus on Security
Touadera, who is 68 years old and has been in power for a decade, focused his campaign on improving security in the Central African Republic. The country has faced instability for a long time.
Strengthening Ties with Russia
This win is likely to strengthen ties with Russia, which has been providing security assistance in exchange for access to the country's resources, like gold and diamonds.
