"of trying to push for peace across the country whether through peace agreements with various rebel groups or even paramilitaries."
"Take a look at the situation in 2016 when I took office. There was no state authority throughout the country. You couldn't go out without an escort,"
"Our defense forces were completely non-existent. Today, we see a country that is gradually recovering, that is raising its head."
The Central African Republic held relatively peaceful elections on December 28 as voters awaited results and President Faustin-Archange Touadera sought a third term after constitutional changes removed term limits. The vote occurred amid significant security problems, a fragile economy, and a complex regional geopolitical environment. Touadera has governed for a decade and has pursued peace agreements with various rebel groups and paramilitaries. Observers called the election a step forward towards democracy despite prior polling disruptions. The main priorities are consolidating security gains, extending state authority nationwide, and driving economic recovery to entrench lasting stability.
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