In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
Breakdown
- Touadéra seeks third term after changing constitution 5s
- Millions displaced by civil war unable to vote 27s
- Russian mercenaries provide security and campaign support 1m 10s
- Much of the opposition boycotts the election 1m 35s
- Russian influence grows as Western actors face suspicion 1m 54s