President Faustin-Archange Touadera has confirmed that he will seek a third term, despite a constitutional overhaul that has drawn sharp criticism. Touadera's promise to rebuild the country and his nomination for the Presidency by his United Hearts Movement (MCU), come at a time of rising distrust in the government of the Central African Republic (CAR).
In 2023, a large majority of voters approved constitutional changes in a controversial referendum. Now, the opposition and civil society organizations fear the 68-year-old Touadera could stay in power for life. The electoral commission said 95% of those who took part in the referendum voted for changes that enabled the president to run for a third term. The new law abolished the two-term limit and extended the presidential mandate from five to seven years.
Since taking office in 2016, Touadera has enlisted outside forces to keep him in power amid persistent civil conflict. This includes mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group. He won re-election in 2020, but faced strong opposition from rebel groups who sought to overturn his victory.
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