Central African Republic governance score drops
The country ranks 50th out of 54 African nations in the 2026 Mo Ibrahim Foundation governance report.
The Central African Republic's governance has significantly declined, scoring only 31.3 out of 100 according to the 2026 Mo Ibrahim Foundation report. The country now ranks 50th among 54 African states, losing 0.9 points over the past decade.
This assessment covers most of President Faustin Archange Touadéra's tenure since 2016. While some economic and social progress was noted, it was outweighed by a deterioration in public freedoms, political participation, and institutional effectiveness.
The report, focusing on the 2016-2025 period, highlights that improvements in certain areas did not compensate for the decline in governance indicators.
Why it mattersThe Central African Republic's governance has worsened, affecting public freedoms, political participation, and institutional functioning.