In the Central African Republic, the President of the Republic Faustin-Archange Touadéra delivered this Saturday, December 28, a speech on the state of the Nation on the occasion of the New Year. In front of the deputies, the Head of State intends to make the situation security, diplomatic and economic the backbone of its policy for the year 2025. Faustin Archanges Touadéra also invites the political class not to boycott the presidential, legislative and municipal elections of 2025.
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With our correspondent in Bangui, Rolf Steve Domia-leu
In 2024, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra noted significant progress in the security, economic, judicial and health areas. On the diplomatic level, the Head of State underlined the normalization of relations with France, the continuation of bilateral relations with Russia and said he was open to collaborating with all countries in the world without exception.
The tenant of the Renaissance palace also revealed its projects: “ As part of the outlook for 2025, we will implement the national development plan, continue to ensure political stability, the democratic anchoring of the country and above all consolidate peace, stability, security, national unity and strengthen the sovereignty, factor of our stability “, declared Faustin-Archange Touadéra.
Another important point concerning the 2025 elections, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra launches an appeal to the political class: “ The local elections constitute an important step in the opposition to decentralization of our country through the empowerment of local elected officials. The year 2025 will also see presidential and legislative elections. I urge the political class and especially the opponents to demonstrate political maturity and patriotism during this fragile period. “, he stressed.
Even if the Constitution of August 30, 2023 authorizes him to stand for a third term, the head of state has not addressed this question.