Russian favorite Faustin-Archange Touadéra re-elected as president of the Central African Republic

This means he remains leader for a third term.

Touadéra is very pro-Russian. Under his rule, Russia has gained access to the country's vast natural resources, including gold and diamonds. In return, CAR has received Russian support, including in the form of Russian mercenaries from the widely criticized Russian Africa Corps.

Previously, a Central African president could only serve two terms, but that was changed by a referendum in 2023.