Bangui , Central African Republic – President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has officially been sworn in for a third term as the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR), marking the beginning of a new constitutional era known as the Seventh Republic. The ceremony, held this Monday 30 th March 2026, at the Barthélemy Boganda Sports Complex, follows a sweeping 2023 constitutional overhaul that extended presidential mandates and removed previous term limits. President Touadéra’s inauguration serves as the culmination of the December 2025 general elections, where the Constitutional Council confi

Bangui, Central African Republic – President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has officially been sworn in for a third term as the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR), marking the beginning of a new constitutional era known as the Seventh Republic. The ceremony, held this Monday 30th March 2026, at the Barthélemy Boganda Sports Complex, follows a sweeping 2023 constitutional overhaul that extended presidential mandates and removed previous term limits. President Touadéra’s inauguration serves as the culmination of the December 2025 general elections, where the Constitutional Council confirmed his victory with 77.9% of the vote. Under the new legal framework, Touadéra will lead the nation until 2033, shifting the presidential term from five to seven years. The event drew significant regional support, with several African heads of state in attendance, including the presidents of Congo-Brazzaville, the Comoros, and Gabon, as well as high-level delegations from Cameroon and Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva of Rwanda. Their presence underscored the regional diplomatic stakes as CAR navigates its transition into this new political chapter.

In his inaugural address, President Touadéra outlined five strategic pillars for his upcoming term, emphasizing a commitment to the transparent management of natural resources, including gold, diamonds, and uranium. Continuing efforts toward lasting peace following years of internal conflict and prioritizing healthcare, education, and infrastructure to improve the daily lives of citizens. "We aspire to build a sovereign economy and ensure transparent management of our natural resources," Touadéra stated, echoing a Central Africans First sentiment aimed at boosting local entrepreneurship and youth employment. As Faustin-Archange Touadéra embarks on this extended seven-year term, the success of the Seventh Republic will likely be measured by the government’s ability to translate constitutional promises into tangible stability and economic relief for its people. With a mandate that now reaches into the next decade, the focus in Bangui has firmly shifted toward long-term institutional reform and regional cooperation.

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