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Central African Republic Election: Dologuélé Alleges Fraud as Violence Escalates

1/8/2026

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In the Central African Republic, runner-up Anicet Georges Dologuélé rejected provisional results, alleging fraud and data manipulation by the National Elections Authority.
Provisional results show President Faustin Archange Touadera winning 76.1% and Dologuélé 14.6%.
Touadera's spokesperson dismissed Dologuélé's claims.
Former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondra, who received 3.19%, called for cancellation due to fraud.
Final results are expected on January 20, and Russia has increased security support amid violence.

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Story summary

In the Central African Republic, runner-up Anicet Georges Dologuélé rejected provisional results, alleging fraud and data manipulation by the National Elections Authority.
Provisional results show President Faustin Archange Touadera winning 76.1% and Dologuélé 14.6%.
Touadera's spokesperson dismissed Dologuélé's claims.
Former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondra, who received 3.19%, called for cancellation due to fraud.
Final results are expected on January 20, and Russia has increased security support amid violence.