{"id":2000106986,"date":"2026-03-31T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000106986"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:44:44","slug":"faustin-archange-touadera-sworn-in-as-president-of-central-african-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/faustin-archange-touadera-sworn-in-as-president-of-central-african-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Faustin-Archange Touadera sworn in as president of Central African Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Touadera took the oath of office at the Barthelemy Boganda Sports Complex, with heads of state and diplomats in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the ceremony, Touadera expressed gratitude to the citizens for their trust and emphasized that his mandate would focus on women, youth, and national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace and stability in the war-torn country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central African Republic held its presidential election on Dec. 28, 2025, with Touadera winning 77.9 percent of the vote, according to the Constitutional Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inauguration ushered in a seven-year mandate for Touadera, 68, who has served as president since 2016. 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