Central African Republic: Russian-backed President Touadera seen as favourite for re-election
Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.
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00:01Voters in the Central African Republic are electing a new president and federal lawmakers on Sunday.
00:08Incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadira is seen as likely to win a third term after a controversial referendum in 2023 that allowed him to serve additional terms.
00:21Touadira is one of Russia's closest allies in Africa, and analysts say a third win for him would likely consolidate Russia's security and economic interests in the country.
00:33About 2.4 million voters are registered for Sunday's unprecedented elections, which combine presidential, legislative, regional and municipal ballots.
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