One week after the general elections of December 28, 2025, the political climate is becoming tense in the Central African Republic. At a press conference held in Bangui this Friday, January 2, the leader of the opposition, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé , directly attacked the regularity of the electoral process.

Accusations of "massive fraud"

The president of the Union for Central African Renewal (URCA) asserts that the election was marred by irregularities orchestrated by the ruling power with the complicity of the National Elections Authority (ANE). Based on reports from his delegates and some observers, he denounces:

1. Manipulation of results during the centralization phase.
2. The involvement of local authorities (governors, prefects and sub-prefects) in the organization of frauds.
3. Physical obstacles to the work of its representatives in polling stations.

"I'm the one who won. I can't recognize the results of someone who didn't win," the opposition leader insisted, citing videos circulating on social media showing tally sheets being thrown on the ground.

The government's response: "A headlong rush"

The ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU) dismisses these accusations out of hand. For Évariste Ngamana, spokesperson for the MCU, this media appearance is a sign of an imminent defeat that the opposition refuses to acknowledge.

The ruling party reiterates that only the National Elections Authority (ANE) and the Constitutional Court are authorized to announce the results. "This is a desperate attempt to deflect attention. He's playing to the gallery because he already knows he's lost," reacted Mr. Ngamana, calling for respect for the institutions.

Awaiting official results

Faced with this rising tension, the National Elections Authority is attempting to reassure the public about the transparency of the vote count. The electoral calendar remains unchanged.

1. Next deadline: Publication of provisional results on January 5th .
2. The challenge: Maintaining stability while the Dologuélé camp warns that it will only recognize a proclamation declaring it the winner.