Faustin-Archange Touadéra was inaugurated for a third term as president of the Central African Republic on March 30, 2026, following a constitutional referendum in 2023 that removed term limits. The election, held in December 2025, was boycotted by the main opposition and criticized by some international observers for irregularities.
The opposition, which had largely been sidelined during the electoral process, is now attempting to regroup. Several opposition figures have called for dialogue with the government, while others continue to reject the legitimacy of Touadéra's third term.
Touadéra, in his inaugural speech, pledged to prioritize security and economic development. The country continues to face challenges from armed groups, which control significant portions of the territory, despite a peace deal signed in 2019.
