Overview
- Election officials said Faustin-Archange Touadera took 76.15% of the vote with turnout at 52.42%.
- The main opposition BRDC boycotted the poll, arguing conditions were unfair after a 2023 referendum removed term limits.
- Challengers Anicet-Georges Dologuele and Henri-Marie Dondra alleged manipulation and sought annulment, while the government denied fraud.
- African Union observers reported largely peaceful voting in cities as ballots also covered national, municipal and local seats.
- Touadera ran on security gains supported by Russian mercenaries and Rwandan forces, though analysts warn stability remains fragile and linked to resource interests.