Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term as president on Monday, March 30, three months after a disputed general election. He will now serve a new seven-year mandate following Constitutional changes that removed term limits and extended the presidential tenure.
The December election, which delivered him victory with 77.9% of the vote according to the Constitutional Council, was boycotted by the main opposition coalition. The vote followed a controversial 2023 constitutional referendum that reshaped the country’s electoral framework and consolidated executive authority.
At the swearing-in ceremony held in Bangui on Monday, March 30, 2026, Touadéra pledged to build a sovereign economy and ensure transparent management of the country’s natural resources. The event drew attendance from regional leaders, including the presidents of Congo-Brazzaville and Comoros, signalling continued diplomatic engagement.
However, opposition parties and civil society groups have rejected the election results, citing concerns over credibility and fairness. The development unfolds against the backdrop of a fragile security environment, with ongoing conflict since 2013 despite a 2019 peace agreement, and the continued presence of foreign actors such as the Wagner group.