Wagner-Backed Central African Leader Wins Right to Third Term

The Central African Republic voted to abolish term limits in a July 29 constitutional referendum, which may result in President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeking reelection in 2025.

The proposed new constitution that abolishes a two-term limit and extends the presidential mandate from five to seven years won approval by 95% of voters, the National Electoral Authority said in a statement. Voter participation was 61%. Opposition parties and civil society groups boycotted the referendum, which they deemed unlawful.