Central African Republic's President Touadera sworn in for third term
Central African Republic's President Faustin Archange Touadera has been sworn in for a third term following his victory in the December 2025 general election.
Central African Republic's President Faustin Archange Touadera was sworn in on Monday for his third term following the December general election.
The live-streamed ceremony at a sports stadium in the capital, Bangui, was attended by African leaders including Gabon's President Brice Oligui Nguema, Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as African Union chairperson, and Comoros' President Azali Assoumani.
Touadera was re-elected in December 2025 with 77.9% of the vote, according to the final results validated by the Constitutional Council.
The 68-year-old was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 with 53.16% of the vote in the first round.
A 2023 constitutional referendum removed term limits and extended the term of office to seven years, allowing him to run for a third term.