Central African Republic’s Touadéra appoints new government after third-term victory

The new cabinet remains largely unchanged, with only 10 new ministers joining the 29-member government. Prime Minister Félix Moloua has also been reappointed, signalling continuity in Touadéra’s administration.

Touadéra was re-elected in December with nearly 78% of the vote, according to official results.

Opposition contests election result

The opposition has rejected the outcome, with Touadéra’s main rival, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, denouncing the vote as “massive fraud”.

Dologuélé has also accused the president of concentrating power within state institutions, raising concerns over the country’s democratic direction.

Parliament only partly seated

The government announcement follows the opening of parliament earlier this month.

Out of 144 seats, only 90 lawmakers have so far been sworn in.

The remaining 54 seats are still awaiting second-round election results after poll workers went on strike over unpaid wages.

The political uncertainty comes as Touadéra begins another term in office in a country that continues to face institutional fragility, security challenges and opposition concerns over the concentration of power.