In the Central African Republic, the December presidential election promises to be crucial. Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra opened the ball rolling by filing his candidacy in early October. Since then, two opposition figures, Henri-Marie Dondra and Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, have also announced their participation in the presidential race.
Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra opened the ball rolling by officially filing his candidacy on October 2, 2025, becoming the first registered contender for the December 28 presidential election. Since then, the Central African political scene has come alive with the entry into the race of other major figures, such as Henri-Marie Dondra and Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, both former Prime Ministers with established technocratic backgrounds. Henri-Marie Dondra, former Minister of Finance, is focusing his campaign on economic stability and institutional continuity. His candidacy, registered with the National Elections Authority, reflects a desire to govern with rigor and pragmatism.
I applied because the UNIR party, as you said, nominated me during its extraordinary congress. I simply respected the wishes of the party members. At our level, we will work for the development of the country and the consolidation of peace. It’s regrettable, but it’s a choice they had to make. I think we need to talk to each other even more; we need dialogue so that everyone can participate in these elections. But I wouldn’t want to comment on the choices of some.
Henri-Marie Dondra, President of the UNIR Party
For his part, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, leader of the URCA party, takes a more direct tone: “The time for words is over, but for action,” he asserts, declaring himself ready to assume the responsibilities of power.
We’re letting them go it alone. He’ll win, he can waste seven more years holding press conferences, interviews, marches… The people want their lives to change. And it’s the politician’s responsibility to change that. With my electoral results, I know I can win the elections and change that. So I’m taking responsibility, because the party has decided that I should take responsibility for the nation. So, I’m not betraying anyone.
Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, President of URCA
In a country seeking security and recovery, this election crystallizes the expectations of a people at a crossroads. Between the desire for change and the aspiration for stability, the Central African electorate will have to choose between different visions of governance.
