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Central African Republic: Experienced Politician Touadera 'Has What the CAR Needs'
DW, 4 January 2016
Former prime minister Faustin Archange Touadera is in the lead to become the Central African Republic's next president, initial election results show. He's a safe choice, says… Read more »
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Central African Republic: Presidential Candidates Allege Fraud in CAR Election
Al Jazeera, 5 January 2016
Some 20 of 30 presidential candidates in the Central African Republic's election have called on authorities to stop counting the votes, alleging fraud. Read more »
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Central African Republic: Former PM Leads in First-Round Presidential Poll
DW, 4 January 2016
Independent presidential candidate Faustin Archange Touadera has garnered over 23 percent of votes in the Central African Republic, according to an incomplete count. A knockout… Read more »
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Central African Republic: First-Round Vote in Strife-Torn CAR 'Undeniable Success' - UN Envoy
UN News, 31 December 2015
Yesterday's presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a major step on the path to stability after two years of conflict between Muslims and… Read more »
'Outsider' Ahead So Far in CAR Presidential Poll
A candidate seen as an outsider in the presidential election on December 30, former prime minister Faustin Archange Touadera, is leading in results posted so far, but he will face a run-off election in a few weeks' time.
United Nations peacekeepers helped secure ballot boxes during the election in the Central African Republic on December 30, 2015.
InFocus
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Both former presidents Bozize and Djotodia have been banned from participating, making this election a wide-open contest, writes Azad Essa for Al Jazeera. Read more »
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The presidential and legislative elections that had been scheduled to take place on Sunday have been delayed for a few days for technical reasons. Read more »
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Protesters erected barricades after an announcement that ex-president Francois Bozize was barred from running for election. Read more »
