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Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Central African President and politician

Faustin-Archange Touadéra, born on April 21, 1957, has been President of the Central African Republic since March 2016. Prior to his presidency, he served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013. He won the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020.

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Timeline

Birth of Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Faustin-Archange Touadéra was born on 21 April 1957 in Bangui, Central African Republic.

Mathematics Doctorate at Lille University

Faustin-Archange Touadéra earned a mathematics doctorate in 1986 at the Lille University of Science and Technology (Lille I) in France.

Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics

In 1987, Faustin-Archange Touadéra became an assistant lecturer of mathematics at the University of Bangui.

Second Mathematics Doctorate

In 2004, Faustin-Archange Touadéra earned another doctorate in mathematics at the University of Yaoundé I in Cameroon.

Appointment as Prime Minister

Faustin-Archange Touadéra was appointed as Prime Minister by President François Bozizé on 22 January 2008.

Central African Republic's Participation in EUCLID

In May 2010, Touadera, as Prime Minister, signed the instrument of participation for the Central African Republic in the EUCLID initiative, demonstrating the country's commitment to the intergovernmental university.

Headquarters Agreement for EUCLID

In March 2011, Touadera's chief of cabinet, Simplice Sarandji, signed the headquarters agreement for EUCLID, solidifying the administrative arrangements for the intergovernmental university.

Presiding Over Graduation Ceremony

In April 2012, Touadera personally presided over a graduation ceremony in New York, emphasizing the importance of education and international relations.

Dismissal as Prime Minister

Faustin-Archange Touadéra was dismissed from the position of Prime Minister on 12 January 2013, following a peace deal between the Bozizé government and the Séléka rebel coalition.

Election Victory Against Anicet Georges Dologuélé

In the December 2015 – February 2016 presidential election, Faustin-Archange Touadéra won the presidency in a second round of voting against former Prime Minister Anicet Georges Dologuélé.

Inauguration as President

On 30 March 2016, Touadéra was sworn in as the President of the Central African Republic after winning the presidential election, pledging to pursue disarmament and promote national unity and development.

Appointment of Prime Minister

On 2 April 2016, Touadéra appointed Simplice Sarandji as Prime Minister, demonstrating his leadership and administrative decisions after assuming the presidency.

Re-election for Second Term

Faustin-Archange Touadéra was re-elected for a second term on 27 December 2020.

Attendance at United States–Africa Leaders Summit

In December 2022, Touadéra attended the United States–Africa Leaders Summit and met with US President Joe Biden, highlighting the diplomatic relations between the Central African Republic and the United States.

Attendance at 2023 Russia–Africa Summit

In July 2023, Touadéra attended the 2023 Russia–Africa Summit and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing support for Russia and discussing bilateral relations.

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Faustin-Archange Touadéra

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