In a recent interview, Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra discussed relations between France and the Central African Republic. While these relations have deteriorated sharply in recent years, in particular due to Bangui’s rapprochement with Russia, Touadéra has expressed his desire to maintain cooperation with France.
Faustin-Archange Touadéra stressed that his country was not against France and that it sought to improve and consolidate cooperation between the two countries in the interest of the populations. Despite the security partnership developed with Russia, Touadéra believes that there is no reason why this relationship cannot continue.
The Central African president also addressed the question of his candidacy for re-election in the 2025 elections, following the referendum on a draft new Constitution allowing him to run for a third term. Touadéra said he did not find this issue disturbing, but considered it was still too early to talk about it, given that he is halfway through his term and there are still many challenges. to relieve.
In response to accusations of a constitutional coup made by the opposition, which did not participate in the referendum, the president defended the referendum as the best way of expressing democracy.
This declaration by Faustin-Archange Touadéra marks a desire to renew ties with France while continuing to diversify the international partnerships of the Central African Republic. The continuation of cooperation between the two countries will therefore be a key issue in the years to come.
The political situation in the Central African Republic and the country’s international relations remain crucial aspects to follow closely, in order to understand the evolutions and dynamics that shape this region of Africa