Touadéra Claims Victory After Contested Election in CAR

Faustin-Archange Touadéra proclaims victory for a third term as president of the Central African Republic following an election boycotted by the main opposition.Touadéra maintains strong security ties with Vladimir Putin and Russia, providing the Kremlin access to gold and diamonds in exchange for protection from the Wagner Group.International observers reported no widespread fraud during the historic joint local and parliamentary elections, though critics claim the political conditions were unfair.