The National Elections Authority (ANE) delivered its verdict on the night of January 5-6, 2026: outgoing President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won the presidential election with 76.15% of the votes cast, according to provisional results.

Key figures from the election

1. Faustin-Archange Touadéra: 76.15% (re-elected)
2. Anicet-Georges Dologuélé: 14.66% (2nd position)
3. Henri-Marie Dondra: 3.19% (3rd position)
4. Turnout rate: 52.43%

This quadruple election (presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal), held on December 28, 2025, marks a decisive step for the country. However, these results will only be final after validation by the Constitutional Council in mid-January, once the appeals have been examined.

A victory contested by the opposition

Despite the satisfaction expressed by observers from the African Union who described the elections as "peaceful," the political climate remains extremely tense:

1. Accusations of fraud: Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, who came in second, claims victory and denounces massive irregularities.
2. Request for cancellation: Henri-Marie Dondra criticized the incompetence of the ANE and called for the outright cancellation of the vote.
3. Boycott and institutional criticism: Part of the opposition describes the process as a "masquerade", accusing electoral and judicial institutions of being subservient to the government.

A locked political context

First elected in 2016, Mr. Touadéra amended the Constitution in 2023 to remove term limits, a reform that allowed him to run again and continues to fuel tensions with his critics. For its part, the presidency has firmly rejected accusations of fraud, warning against any attempt to destabilize the country.