Election Day in the country

By Albert FALL | LNC
Translated into English by Karzn Ann SULLIVAN l LNC

(Bangui, October 25, 2026 | LNC) Central African citizens are heading to the polls this Sunday, October 25, 2026, to take part in residual legislative, regional, and municipal elections. Initially postponed by the National Elections Authority (ANE), this crucial vote aims to definitively conclude the current electoral cycle.
Today’s voting covers a specific number of constituencies across the country: five for the second round of legislative elections, three for the single-round regional elections, and sixteen for the municipal elections. For the authorities, the success of these by-elections is essential for stabilizing local institutions, even though the overall political climate remains tense. The election campaigns, which concluded on October 23, sought to mobilize a population preoccupied with the challenges of daily life.
These elections are taking place in a particularly complex context. On one hand, the opposition—united under the Republican Bloc for the Defense of the Constitution (BRDC)—continues to denounce the country’s socio-economic conditions and is calling for an inclusive political dialogue to resolve what it describes as a "major crisis."
On the other hand, security remains the primary challenge. Just a few days ago, the head of MINUSCA warned the UN Security Council about the risks of a premature withdrawal of international forces. Persistent violence in the east of the country—fueled by porous borders and the conflict in neighboring Sudan—casts a shadow over the credibility and smooth conduct of the vote in certain remote provinces.
Polling stations will close at the end of the da
the CAR.

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Date: October 25, 2026
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