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The '''politics of the [[Central African Republic]]''' formally take place in a framework of a [[semi-presidential system|semi-presidential]] [[republic]]. In this system, the [[Heads of state of the Central African Republic (and Central African Empire)|President]] is the [[head of state]], with a |
The '''politics of the [[Central African Republic]]''' formally take place in a framework of a [[semi-presidential system|semi-presidential]] [[republic]]. In this system, the [[Heads of state of the Central African Republic (and Central African Empire)|President]] is the [[head of state]], with a [[Heads of government of the Central African Republic (and Central African Empire)|Prime Minister]] as [[head of government]]. [[Executive power]] is exercised by the government. [[Legislative power]] is vested in both the government and parliament. |
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Changes in government have occurred in recent years by three methods: violence, negotiations, and elections. Both |
Changes in government have occurred in recent years by three methods: violence, negotiations, and elections. Both [[François Bozizé]] and [[Michel Djotodia]] assumed the Presidency through takeover by violent means; however, elections were held in March 2005 and promised in 2013. A ceasefire agreement in January 2013 called for a multipartisan unity government. |
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The government was deposed on |
The government was deposed on 13 March 2003 by forces under the rebel leader Bozizé, who promised elections in 18 to 30 months. A new cabinet was set up on 1 April 2003. Elections were held on 13 March 2005. |
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On 11 January 2013, a ceasefire was signed by the [[Séléka]] rebel coalition, which had aimed to bring down the government of President Bozizé. According to this agreement, a new unity government would be formed. The President would appoint a new prime minister from the opposition parties, and the [[National Assembly of the Central African Republic]] would be dissolved and new legislative elections would be held within twelve months.<ref>[ |
On 11 January 2013, a ceasefire was signed by the [[Séléka]] rebel coalition, which had aimed to bring down the government of President Bozizé. According to this agreement, a new unity government would be formed. The President would appoint a new prime minister from the opposition parties, and the [[National Assembly of the Central African Republic]] would be dissolved and new legislative elections would be held within twelve months.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20990671 Central African Republic ceasefire signed]</ref> |
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However, two months later, the Séléka rebels felt their terms were not being met, and at the culmination of the [[ |
However, two months later, the Séléka rebels felt their terms were not being met, and at the culmination of the [[Central African Civil War]], they attacked and took the capital, [[Bangui]]. The president, Bozizé, fled to neighboring [[Cameroon]] via the [[Democratic Republic of Congo]] on 24 March 2013.<ref name="cnn20130324">{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/24/world/africa/central-african-republic-unrest/index.html |title=Central African Republic president flees capital amid violence, official says |date=24 March 2013 |access-date=24 March 2013 |publisher=CNN}}</ref><ref name="nyt20130326">{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/world/africa/leader-of-central-african-republic-francois-bozize-is-in-cameroon.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220101/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/world/africa/leader-of-central-african-republic-francois-bozize-is-in-cameroon.html |archive-date=2022-01-01 |url-access=limited |title=Leader of Central African Republic Fled to Cameroon, Official Says |author=Lydia Polgreen |work=The New York Times |date=25 March 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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On 14 December 2015, a new [[Constitution of the Central African Republic|constitution]] by referendum and ratified on 27 March 2016. Since 30 March 2016, [[Faustin-Archange Touadéra]] is the president of the [[Central African Republic]]. |
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==Executive branch== |
==Executive branch== |
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|[[Heads of state of the Central African Republic (and Central African Empire)|President]] |
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|[[Heads of government of the Central African Republic (and Central African Empire)|Prime Minister]] |
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|[[Félix Moloua]] |
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|{{small|[[Mahamat Kamoun]]}} |
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The president is elected by popular vote for a |
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term, the prime minister is appointed by the president. The president also appoints and presides over the [[Central African Republic Council of Ministers|Council of Ministers]], which initiates laws and oversees government operations. |
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==Legislative branch== |
==Legislative branch== |
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Since 27 March 2016, the [[Parliament of the Central African Republic]] is composed of two bodies: the [[National Assembly of the Central African Republic|National Assembly]] and the [[Senate of the Central African Republic|Senate]]. |
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The [[National Assembly of the Central African Republic|National Assembly]] (''Assemblée Nationale'') has 105 members, elected for a five-year term using the two-round (or [[Two-round system|Run-off]]) system. |
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The [[Senate of the Central African Republic|Senate]] (''Sénat'') will have members, elected for a five-year term using an indirect vote. |
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==Political parties and elections== |
==Political parties and elections== |
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==International organization participation== |
==International organization participation== |
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[[Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique|ACCT]], [[African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States|ACP]], [[African Development Bank|AfDB]], [[BDEAC]], [[Customs Cooperation Council|CCC]], [[CEEAC]], [[United Nations Economic Commission for Africa|ECA]], [[Food and Agriculture Organization|FAO]], [[Franc zone|FZ]], [[Group of 77|G-77]], [[International Bank for Reconstruction and Development|IBRD]], [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]], [[International Criminal Court|ICC]], [[International Confederation of Free Trade Unions|ICFTU]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|ICRM]], [[International Development Association|IDA]], [[International Fund for Agricultural Development|IFAD]], [[International Finance Corporation|IFC]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|IFRCS]], [[International Labour Organization|ILO]], [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[Intelsat]], [[Interpol (organization)|Interpol]], [[IOC]], [[ITU]], [[Non-Aligned Movement|NAM]], [[Organisation of African Unity|OAU]], [[OIC]] (observer), [[Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons|OPCW]], [[Customs and Economic Union of Central Africa|UDEAC]], [[United Nations|UN]], [[United Nations Conference on Trade and Development|UNCTAD]], [[UNESCO]], [[United Nations Industrial Development Organization|UNIDO]], [[Universal Postal Union|UPU]], [[World Confederation of Labour|WCL]], [[World Health Organization|WHO]], [[World Intellectual Property Organization|WIPO]], [[World Meteorological Organization|WMO]], [[World Tourism Organization|WToO]], [[World Trade Organization|WTrO]] |
[[Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique|ACCT]], [[African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States|ACP]], [[African Development Bank|AfDB]], [[Development Bank of the Central African States|BDEAC]], [[Customs Cooperation Council|CCC]], [[CEEAC]], [[United Nations Economic Commission for Africa|ECA]], [[Food and Agriculture Organization|FAO]], [[Franc zone|FZ]], [[Group of 77|G-77]], [[International Bank for Reconstruction and Development|IBRD]], [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]], [[International Criminal Court|ICC]], [[International Confederation of Free Trade Unions|ICFTU]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|ICRM]], [[International Development Association|IDA]], [[International Fund for Agricultural Development|IFAD]], [[International Finance Corporation|IFC]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|IFRCS]], [[International Labour Organization|ILO]], [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[Intelsat]], [[Interpol (organization)|Interpol]], [[IOC]], [[ITU]], [[Non-Aligned Movement|NAM]], [[Organisation of African Unity|OAU]], [[OIC]] (observer), [[Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons|OPCW]], [[Customs and Economic Union of Central Africa|UDEAC]], [[United Nations|UN]], [[United Nations Conference on Trade and Development|UNCTAD]], [[UNESCO]], [[United Nations Industrial Development Organization|UNIDO]], [[Universal Postal Union|UPU]], [[World Confederation of Labour|WCL]], [[World Health Organization|WHO]], [[World Intellectual Property Organization|WIPO]], [[World Meteorological Organization|WMO]], [[World Tourism Organization|WToO]], [[World Trade Organization|WTrO]] |
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== References == |
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* [http://www.sangonet.com/afriqg/PAFF/Dic/actuC/ActuC19/projet-constitution-RCA-adopte-par-CNT-2015.pdf Constitution of the Central African Republic] {{in lang|fr}} |
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The politics of the Central African Republic formally take place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic. In this system, the President is the head of state, with a Prime Minister as head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament.
Changes in government have occurred in recent years by three methods: violence, negotiations, and elections. Both François Bozizé and Michel Djotodia assumed the Presidency through takeover by violent means; however, elections were held in March 2005 and promised in 2013. A ceasefire agreement in January 2013 called for a multipartisan unity government.
The government was deposed on 13 March 2003 by forces under the rebel leader Bozizé, who promised elections in 18 to 30 months. A new cabinet was set up on 1 April 2003. Elections were held on 13 March 2005.
On 11 January 2013, a ceasefire was signed by the Séléka rebel coalition, which had aimed to bring down the government of President Bozizé. According to this agreement, a new unity government would be formed. The President would appoint a new prime minister from the opposition parties, and the National Assembly of the Central African Republic would be dissolved and new legislative elections would be held within twelve months.[1]
However, two months later, the Séléka rebels felt their terms were not being met, and at the culmination of the Central African Civil War, they attacked and took the capital, Bangui. The president, Bozizé, fled to neighboring Cameroon via the Democratic Republic of Congo on 24 March 2013.[2][3]
On 14 December 2015, a new constitution by referendum and ratified on 27 March 2016. Since 30 March 2016, Faustin-Archange Touadéra is the president of the Central African Republic.
Executive branch
[edit]| Office | Name | Party | Since |
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| President | Faustin-Archange Touadéra | Independent | 30 March 2016 |
| Prime Minister | Félix Moloua | Independent | 7 February 2022 |
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term, the prime minister is appointed by the president. The president also appoints and presides over the Council of Ministers, which initiates laws and oversees government operations.
Legislative branch
[edit]Since 27 March 2016, the Parliament of the Central African Republic is composed of two bodies: the National Assembly and the Senate.
The National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) has 105 members, elected for a five-year term using the two-round (or Run-off) system.
The Senate (Sénat) will have members, elected for a five-year term using an indirect vote.
Political parties and elections
[edit]Judicial branch
[edit]The Supreme Court, or Cour Supreme, is made up of judges appointed by the president. There is also a Constitutional Court, and its judges are also appointed by the president.
Administrative divisions
[edit]The Central African Republic is divided in 14 prefectures (prefectures), 2 economic prefectures* (prefectures economiques), and 1 commune**; Bamingui-Bangoran, Bangui**, Basse-Kotto, Gribingui*, Haute-Kotto, Haute-Sangha, Haut-Mbomou, Kemo-Gribingui, Lobaye, Mbomou, Nana-Mambere, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouaka, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Sangha*, Vakaga.
International organization participation
[edit]ACCT, ACP, AfDB, BDEAC, CCC, CEEAC, ECA, FAO, FZ, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, ITU, NAM, OAU, OIC (observer), OPCW, UDEAC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO
References
[edit]- ^ Central African Republic ceasefire signed
- ^ "Central African Republic president flees capital amid violence, official says". CNN. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ Lydia Polgreen (25 March 2013). "Leader of Central African Republic Fled to Cameroon, Official Says". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022.
External links
[edit]- Constitution of the Central African Republic (in French)
