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Touadéra Sworn In for Controversial Third Term in CAR

3/30/2026

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Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was sworn in for a third term on March 30, 2026, after a disputed election.
Touadéra claimed 77.9% of the vote in the December election.
The opposition boycotted the vote after a constitutional referendum extended presidential terms from five to seven years.
The country has faced conflict since 2013, with a 2019 peace deal among 14 armed groups, though six later withdrew.

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Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was sworn in for a third term on March 30, 2026, after a disputed election.
Touadéra claimed 77.9% of the vote in the December election.
The opposition boycotted the vote after a constitutional referendum extended presidential terms from five to seven years.
The country has faced conflict since 2013, with a 2019 peace deal among 14 armed groups, though six later withdrew.