Nazaire Patchbale, in charge of the polling station in the city hall in the capital Bangui, said “people were able to vote in calm, without incident”. Since Touadera was first elected in 2016, in the middle of a civil war, the Central African Republic has seen unrest ease, although feuds persist between armed groups and the government in some regions. But life for many in the country — 71 per cent of whom live below the poverty line — remains precarious, with a lack of basic services, an absence of passable roads, widespread unemployment, poor training and a steadily rising cost of living.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2025-12-28 19:51:34
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