Presidential election in the Central African Republic: Anicet-Georges Dologuélé denounces "massive" fraud and claims victory

Barely a week after the presidential election of December 28, 2025, the political climate is flaring up in the Central African Republic. Opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuélé rejects the first official results , which he considers manipulated, and accuses the government of having orchestrated a vast operation of electoral fraud to his detriment.

An explosive denunciation

The political scene in the Central African Republic is in turmoil. At a press conference held in Bangui, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, former Prime Minister and leading opposition figure, leveled serious accusations against the current government. According to him, the general elections of December 28, intended to usher in a new democratic era for the country, were "tainted by massive fraud" designed to favor the incumbent president.

"This election was a farce. The Central African people expressed themselves, but their choice was stolen," Dologuélé told a crowd of national and international journalists.

A long-standing, organized fraud

The opposition leader goes further, directly accusing the National Elections Authority (ANE) of participating in electoral fraud "planned" by the regime. According to him, several manipulation mechanisms were put in place: ballot stuffing, falsification of tally sheets, obstruction of the monitoring of voting operations, and intimidation in rural areas.

"We have evidence of massive falsification. Polling stations were opened without observers, tally sheets were altered, and in some areas, voters were prevented from voting," he added.

A claim of victory

Even more surprisingly, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé claims to have won the election. He says he is basing his claim on results compiled by his own teams at polling stations where his representatives were present. "The actual results place us in the lead. We won this election. We ask the international community not to recognize a government resulting from fraud," he insisted.

A call to action, but in a calm manner

Despite his anger, Dologuélé is calling on his supporters to remain vigilant and calm. He is avoiding, for the moment, any calls for street protests, but urges civil society and political forces to mobilize to defend "the truth of the ballot box."

"We do not want a return to violence. But we also refuse to bow down to an electoral power grab," he declared.

An explosive situation

The government, for its part, has not yet officially responded to the accusations. But behind the scenes, sources close to the government are denouncing a "destabilization attempt" orchestrated by an opponent "unable to accept defeat."

The situation remains tense in several cities across the country, and fears of widespread unrest are real. The country, still recovering from years of civil war and intercommunal violence, could see its fragile stability threatened if the political crisis continues.

The international community, already deeply involved in the peace process, is closely monitoring the situation. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the Central African Republic can avoid a new cycle of post-election tensions.