Central African Republic constitutional court upholds Touadéra’s re-election
The ruling follows a deadly rebel attack on the capital Bangui last week
18 January 2021 - 21:46
Bangui — Central African Republic’s highest court on Monday confirmed the re-election of President Faustin Archange Touadéra, rejecting rivals’ objections as the government fends off a rebel offensive.
The weeks before and after the December 27 election have been marred by a rebel assault on major cities. The rebels attacked the capital Bangui last week before being repelled by the army and UN peacekeepers...
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