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Central African Republic Confirms Touadera's 78% Victory Amid Controversy

1/20/2026

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On January 19, 2026, the Central African Republic's Constitutional Court confirmed President Faustin-Archange Touadera's victory with 77.9%.
Anicet-Georges Dologuele, the main opponent, won 13.5% and alleged systematic manipulation.
Dologuele's appeal against the provisional results was dismissed.
Henri-Marie Dondra, who received 2.97%, accepted the outcome to promote peace and called for dialogue.
Touadera's administration, supported by Russian mercenaries, aims to strengthen security and may advance Russia's resource interests.

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On January 19, 2026, the Central African Republic's Constitutional Court confirmed President Faustin-Archange Touadera's victory with 77.9%.
Anicet-Georges Dologuele, the main opponent, won 13.5% and alleged systematic manipulation.
Dologuele's appeal against the provisional results was dismissed.
Henri-Marie Dondra, who received 2.97%, accepted the outcome to promote peace and called for dialogue.
Touadera's administration, supported by Russian mercenaries, aims to strengthen security and may advance Russia's resource interests.