Politics of the Central African Republic
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Politics of the Central African Republic takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President is both head of state and head of government (with an executive Prime Minister). Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The official government was deposed in March 15, 2003 by forces under the rebel leader François Bozizé, who promised elections in 18 to 30 months. A new cabinet was set up in April 1, 2003. Elections were held on March 13, 2005.
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[edit] Executive branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | François Bozizé | 15 March 2003 | |
| Prime Minister | Faustin-Archange Touadéra | 22 January 2008 |
The president is elected by popular vote for a six-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.
[edit] Legislative branch
The National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) has 105 members, elected for a five-year term using the two-round (or Run-off) system.
[edit] Political parties and elections
| Candidates (Nominating parties) | Votes 1st round | % | Votes 2nd round | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| François Bozizé (Independent) | 382,241 | 42.97% | 610,903 | 64.60% |
| Martin Ziguélé (Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People) | 209,357 | 23.53% | 334,716 | 35.40% |
| André Kolingba (Central African Democratic Rally) | 145,495 | 16.36% | - | - |
| Jean-Paul Ngoupandé (National Unity Party) | 45,182 | 5.08% | - | - |
| Charles Massi (Democratic Forum for Modernity) | 28,618 | 3.22% | - | - |
| Abel Goumba (Patriotic Front for Progress) | 22,297 | 2.51% | - | - |
| Henri Pouzère (Independent) | 18,647 | 2.10% | - | - |
| Josué Binoua (Independent) | 13,559 | 1.52% | - | - |
| Jean-Jacques Démafouth (Independent) | 11,279 | 1.27% | - | - |
| Auguste Boukanga (Union for Renewal and Democracy) | 7,085 | 0.80% | - | - |
| Olivier Gabirault (Alliance for Democracy and Progress) | 5,834 | 0.66% | - | - |
| Total | 889,594 | 945,619 | ||
| Invalid votes | 57,022 | 32,111 | ||
| Total votes | 946,616 | 977,730 | ||
| Registered voters | 1,302,930 | 1,452,211 | ||
| Voter turnout | 72.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Source: African Elections Database | ||||
| Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Convergence "Kwa Na Kwa" (Convergence Nationale "Kwa Na Kwa") | 42 | ||
| Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (Mouvement pour la Libération du Peuple Centrafricain) | 11 | ||
| Central African Democratic Rally (Rassemblement Démocratique Centrafricain) | 8 | ||
| Social Democratic Party (Parti Social Démocratique) | 4 | ||
| Patriotic Front for Progress (Front Patriotique pour le Progrès) | 2 | ||
| Alliance for Democracy and Progress (Alliance pour la Démocratie et le Progrès) | 2 | ||
| Löndö Association (Association Löndö) | 1 | ||
| Non partisans | 34 | ||
| Invalidated | 1 | ||
| Total (turnout %) | 105 |
[edit] Judicial branch
Supreme Court or Cour Supreme, judges appointed by the president; Constitutional Court, judges appointed by the president
[edit] Administrative divisions
The Central African Republic is divided in 14 prefectures (prefectures, singular - prefecture), 2 economic prefectures* (prefectures economiques, singular - prefecture economique), 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.
[edit] International organization participation
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
