Central African Republic Election Results 2026

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Monday 5th January 2026

By inAfrika Newsroom

Central African Republic election results 2026 are due on January 5 after the country held its first combined presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections. The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, said voting proceeded largely as planned and ballot counting is now complete.

The election is a key test for stability in a state that has faced repeated cycles of conflict. Therefore, security and trust in the process matter as much as the final numbers. MINUSCA said it worked with national authorities and partners to support logistics and a calmer polling environment.

Officials and observers will now watch for disputes over results, turnout and access in harder-to-reach areas. However, the UN mission urged political actors to remain calm and to follow lawful channels for any complaints.

The combined format is also new for CAR. It increases the stakes because multiple layers of power get decided at once. Consequently, any challenge to the results can affect parliament, local councils and the presidency in a single wave.

Still, peaceful acceptance remains possible if transparency holds. For now, MINUSCA says the core process has moved to the final stage: publication of official results and handling of any petitions.

Next steps for Central African Republic election results 2026

The electoral authority is expected to announce results on January 5. After that, candidates can pursue legal routes if they contest the count.

Meanwhile, MINUSCA and regional partners will focus on preventing violence during the announcement window. They will also monitor hotspots and protect key public sites.