Central African opponents are mobilizing in Paris to denounce the blocking of institutions and repression in the Central African Republic. Gathered under the presidency of Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, these opponents express their determination to continue the political struggle for the well-being of Central Africans, despite the entry into force of a new Constitution which confers expanded powers to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra.
In a country where democracy remains fragile, Central African opponents refuse to give up in the face of the power in place. Gathered in Paris, they denounce the blocking of institutions and the systematic repression carried out by the regime of Faustin-Archange Touadéra. For Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, former Prime Minister of CAR and leader of the opposition, it is essential to make the voice of the Central African population heard and to continue the political struggle to establish true democracy.
Despite the entry into force of a new Constitution in CAR, which allows President Touadéra to run for a third term, opponents say that power should not be monopolized by a single person. They emphasize that the country cannot belong exclusively to the president in office and recall that presidencies for life have rarely been beneficial in countries as fragile as the Central African Republic.
The Central African opposition also deplores the systematic repression exercised against dissident voices in the country. They denounce the arbitrary arrests, intimidation and violence inflicted on political opponents. For them, it is essential to give voice to the Central African people and to fight for respect for fundamental rights.
By proclaiming the final results of the constitutional referendum of July 30, 2023, the Constitutional Court of CAR gave an overwhelming victory to the “yes”, thus putting an end to the limitation of presidential terms. This decision opens the way to a possible candidacy of Faustin-Archange Touadéra for a third term, which makes opponents fear a consolidation of power in place.
Faced with these major political issues, Central African opponents remain mobilized, aware of the challenges facing the country. Their determination to continue the political struggle demonstrates their desire to work for a better future for Central Africans, where democracy and human rights are respected.
In conclusion, the mobilization of Central African opponents in Paris testifies to their determination to denounce the blocking of institutions and the repression in the Central African Republic. Despite the entry into force of a new Constitution which grants expanded powers to President Touadéra, they will continue the political struggle to guarantee the well-being of the Central African population. It remains to be seen what the government’s response will be to this growing opposition.