CAR opposition leader criticizes foreign troops in election
Anicet-Georges Dologuélé says Russian Wagner and Rwandan forces secured the December 28, 2025 presidential vote.
Opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuélé analyzed the security conditions for the December 28, 2025 presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic. He criticized the government's absolute reliance on foreign military and paramilitary forces.
Dologuélé, leader of URCASA, stated that the joint deployment of Russian Wagner units and Rwandan special forces aimed to control the internal political space during the recent election. The presence of these external contingents has become a central debate.
The opposition leader's comments highlight concerns about foreign influence in the nation's electoral processes.
Why it mattersThe security and political landscape of the Central African Republic's elections are directly impacted by the presence and actions of foreign military groups.