CAR votes as Russia-backed Touadera expected to secure third term
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The Central African Republic held its national election on Sunday (December 28), with President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeking a third term. His expected win would deepen ties with Russia, which provides security in exchange for access to gold, diamonds, and other resources.
Breakdown
- Touadera seeks third term after scrapping term limits in 2023 5s
- Voting ended peacefully; results expected January 5th 24s
- Main opposition party boycotted, calling vote unfair 1m 9s
- Touadera favored due to control over state institutions 1m 52s
- Runoff set for February 15th if no candidate wins majority 2m 17s