Faustin-Archange Touadera (C) takes the oath of office at the Barthelemy Boganda Sports Complex in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, on March 30, 2026. (Photo by Cyrille Yapende/Xinhua)
YAOUNDE, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Faustin-Archange Touadera was sworn in as president of the Central African Republic on Monday during a special ceremony in the capital, Bangui.
Touadera took the oath of office at the Barthelemy Boganda Sports Complex, with heads of state and diplomats in attendance.
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.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace and stability in the war-torn country.
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.
The inauguration ushered in a seven-year mandate for Touadera, 68, who has served as president since 2016. This will be his third term in office. ■