Central African Republic's ruling party nominates incumbent President Touadera as candidate in upcoming elections
In his acceptance speech, Touadera announced the decision to run for a third term in the upcoming December 2025 presidential, legislative and local elections.
Central African Republic's ruling party nominates incumbent president as candidate in upcoming elections
The ruling party of the Central African Republic (CAR), United Hearts Movement (MCU), nominated incumbent president Faustin-Archange Touadera as its presidential candidate on Saturday.
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The decision was reached during an ordinary congress of the party in the CAR capital, Bangui.
The supporters of the MCU praised Touadera for his commitment to peace, stability, and national development in the war-torn country, according to local media.
Touadera was elected CAR president in 2016 and reelected in 2020.
In his acceptance speech, Touadera announced the decision to run for a third term in the upcoming December 2025 presidential, legislative and local elections.
A constitutional referendum held in 2023 abolished the two-term limit and extended the presidential mandate from five to seven years.
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