Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera has announced that he will seek a third term in office. Term limits were abolished in 2023.
"Many of you have asked me, and my answer is yes. I am your candidate for the December 2025 presidential election," declared the 68-year-old leader during a rally of his party, the United Hearts Movement, in the capital Bangui. "We will continue the work of rebuilding our country," he added.
Touadera was re-elected for a second term in 2020.
His current term was initially meant to be his last. However, in 2023, the country held a constitutional referendum that eliminated the two-term limit and extended presidential terms from five to seven years.
Opposition parties and civil society groups have criticized the new constitution, which was approved by over 95% of voters, warning that it could allow Touadera to remain in power for life.
The exact date of the December election has yet to be announced.
