Politics of the Central African Republic

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Politics of the Central African Republic

Constitution

* Human rights

LGBT rights

Government

* President

Faustin-Archange Touadéra
* Vice President

Not appointed
* Prime Minister

Félix Moloua
* Council of Ministers

Parliament

* National Assembly

President: Simplice Sarandji

Administrative divisions

*     * Prefectures
* Sub-prefectures

Elections

* Recent elections

* General: 2020–21
* 2025

* Political parties

Foreign relations

* Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister: Sylvie Baïpo-Temon

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* Diplomatic missions of / in the Central African Republic

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The politics of the Central African Republic formally take place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic. In this system, the President is the head of state, with a Prime Minister as head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament.

Changes in government have occurred in recent years by three methods: violence, negotiations, and elections. Both François Bozizé and Michel Djotodia assumed the Presidency through takeover by violent means; however, elections were held in March 2005 and promised in 2013. A ceasefire agreement in January 2013 called for a multipartisan unity government.

The government was deposed on 13 March 2003 by forces under the rebel leader Bozizé, who promised elections in 18 to 30 months. A new cabinet was set up on 1 April 2003. Elections were held on 13 March 2005.

On 11 January 2013, a ceasefire was signed by the Séléka rebel coalition, which had aimed to bring down the government of President Bozizé. According to this agreement, a new unity government would be formed. The President would appoint a new prime minister from the opposition parties, and the National Assembly of the Central African Republic would be dissolved and new legislative elections would be held within twelve months.[1]

However, two months later, the Séléka rebels felt their terms were not being met, and at the culmination of the Central African Civil War, they attacked and took the capital, Bangui. The president, Bozizé, fled to neighboring Cameroon via the Democratic Republic of Congo on 24 March 2013.[2][3]

On 14 December 2015, a new constitution by referendum and ratified on 27 March 2016. Since 30 March 2016, Faustin-Archange Touadéra is the president of the Central African Republic.

## Executive branch

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Main office-holders  Office  | Name  | Party  | Since

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President | Faustin-Archange Touadéra | Independent | 30 March 2016
Prime Minister | Félix Moloua | Independent | 7 February 2022

The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term, the prime minister is appointed by the president. The president also appoints and presides over the Council of Ministers, which initiates laws and oversees government operations.

## Legislative branch

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Since 27 March 2016, the Parliament of the Central African Republic is composed of two bodies: the National Assembly and the Senate.

The National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) has 105 members, elected for a five-year term using the two-round (or Run-off) system.

The Senate (Sénat) will have members, elected for a five-year term using an indirect vote.

## Political parties and elections

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For other political parties, see List of political parties in the Central African Republic. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in the Central African Republic.

## Judicial branch

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The Supreme Court, or Cour Supreme, is made up of judges appointed by the president. There is also a Constitutional Court, and its judges are also appointed by the president.

## Administrative divisions

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The Central African Republic is divided in 14 prefectures (prefectures), 2 economic prefectures* (prefectures economiques), and 1 commune**; Bamingui-Bangoran, Bangui**, Basse-Kotto, Gribingui*, Haute-Kotto, Haute-Sangha, Haut-Mbomou, Kemo-Gribingui, Lobaye, Mbomou, Nana-Mambere, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouaka, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Sangha*, Vakaga.

## International organization participation

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ACCT, ACP, AfDB, BDEAC, CCC, CEEAC, ECA, FAO, FZ, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, ITU, NAM, OAU, OIC (observer), OPCW, UDEAC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO

## References

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1. ^ Central African Republic ceasefire signed
2. ^ "Central African Republic president flees capital amid violence, official says". CNN. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
3. ^ Lydia Polgreen (25 March 2013). "Leader of Central African Republic Fled to Cameroon, Official Says". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022.

## External links

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* Constitution of the Central African Republic (in French)

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