BANGUI – Voting has begun in Central African Republic's presidential and legislative elections after a campaign period marked by violence between rebels and government forces.
Despite calls from the opposition to delay the vote amid the insecurity, the Constitutional Court rejected a postponement. President Faustin-Archange Touadera, seeking a second term, has tried to reassure candidates and voters that the voting will be secure.
This is the central African country's first election since a peace deal was signed between the government and 14 rebel groups in February 2019, although fighting continues.Three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed and two others wounded Friday by armed combatants.