Government directory
Government of Central African Republic
3 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Central African Republic has its capital at Bangui and a population of 5,513,282 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Faustin-Archange Touadera (in office since 30 Mar 2016) is head of state; Prime Minister Felix Moloua is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale), a unicameral body with 140 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 28 Dec 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in December 2032. Elections are run by the Autorité Nationale des Élections (ANE). Yvon Sana Bangui is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 35 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
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Legislature
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) | 140 (all directly elected) | 12/27/2020 to 7/25/2021 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (President de la Republique) | Faustin-Archange Touadéra | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Prime Minister (Premier Ministre, Chef du Gouvernement) | Félix Moloua | 15 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Justice, Human Rights Promotion and Good Governance, Keeper of the Seals (Ministre d'Etat charge de la Justice, de la Promotion des Droits Humains et de la Bonne Gouvernance, Garde des Sceaux) | Arnaud Djoubaï Abazène | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for National Education (Ministre d'Etat charge de l'Education Nationale) | Aurélien Simplice Congbelet-Zingas | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Equipment and Public Works (Ministre d'Etat charge de l'Equipement et des Travaux Publics) | Arthur Bertrand Piri | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson (Ministre d'Etat charge de la Communication et des Medias, Porte-parole du Gouvernement) | Évariste Ngamana | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (Ministre charge des Transports et de l'Aviation Civile) | Gontran Djono Ahaba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of National Defence and Army Reconstruction (Ministre de la Defense Nationale et de la Reconstruction de l'Armee) | Claude Rameaux Biro | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Mines and Geology (Ministre charge des Mines et de la Geologie) | Rufin Benam-Beltoungou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Finance and Budget (Ministre charge des Finances et du Budget) | Hervé Ndoba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Humanitarian Action, Solidarity and National Reconciliation (Ministre charge de l'Action Humanitaire, de la Solidarite et de la Reconciliation Nationale) | Josiane Lina Bemakassoui | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad (Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres, de la Francophonie et des Centrafricains de l'Etranger) | Sylvie Baïpo-Témon | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralisation and Local Development (Ministre de l'Administration du Territoire, de la Decentralisation et du Developpement Local) | Bruno Yapandé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister in charge of the General Secretariat of the Government and Relations with the Institutions of the Republic (Ministre charge du Secretariat General du Gouvernement et des Relations avec les Institutions de la Republique) | Ernest Mada | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of SMEs and Private Sector Promotion (Ministre des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises et de la Promotion du Secteur Prive) | Hippolyte Ngaté Robard | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Health and Population (Ministre charge de la Sante et de la Population) | Pierre Somsé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Ministre charge du Commerce et de l'Industrie) | Martial Balalou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Forest Economy, Wildlife and Aquatic Resources (Ministre charge de l'Economie Forestiere, des Ressources Fauniques et Aquatiques) | Gervais Mbata | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform (Ministre charge de la Fonction Publique et de la Reforme Administrative) | Marcel Djimassé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (Ministre charge de l'Enseignement Superieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation Technologique) | Jean Laurent Syssa-Magalé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister for the Promotion of Gender, Protection of Women, Family and Children (Ministre charge de la Promotion du Genre, de la Protection de la Femme, de la Famille et de l'Enfant) | Marthe Kirimat | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Education (Ministre charge de la Promotion de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de l'Education Civique) | Rodolphe Héritier Bonheur Doneng-Wanzoumon | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Urban Planning, Land Reform, Cities and Housing (Ministre charge de l'Urbanisme, de la Reforme Fonciere, de la Ville et de l'Habitat) | Hassan Bouba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Labour, Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training (Ministre charge du Travail, de l'Emploi, de la Protection Sociale et de la Formation Professionnelle) | Michelle Mwanga | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Energy and Water Resources Development (Ministre charge du Developpement de l'Energie et des Ressources Hydrauliques) | Orphelie Edwige Pounignanza | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (Ministre charge de l'Economie, du Plan et de la Cooperation Internationale) | Marc Mandaba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of the Interior and Public Security (Ministre de l'Interieur et de la Securite Publique) | Bienvenu Zokoué | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministre charge de l'Agriculture et du Developpement Rural) | Emmanuel Bessane | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (Ministre charge de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable) | Silas Sembéla | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration, Repatriation and Monitoring of the Political Agreements for Peace (Ministre charge du Desarmement, de la Demobilisation, de la Reintegration, du Rapatriement et du Suivi de l'Accord Politique pour la Paix et la Reconciliation et de l'Accord Politique de Ndjamena) | Henri Wanzet Linguissara | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications (Ministre de l'Economie Numerique, des Postes et Telecommunications) | Roger Andjolandji | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Livestock and Animal Health (Ministre charge de l'Elevage et de la Sante Animale) | Ahmadou Bi Aliou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism (Ministre charge des Arts, de la Culture et du Tourisme) | Gina Lawson Rosalem | 22 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for the Monitoring of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation (Ministre Delegue aupres du Ministre charge du Desarmement, de la Demobilisation, de la Reinsertion, du Rapatriement, charge du Suivi de l'Accord Politique pour la Paix et la Reconciliation) | Gilbert Toulou Déya | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministre Delegue aupres du Ministre charge de l'Agriculture et du Developpement Rural) | Boubacar Diagno Adraman | 21 May 2026 |
Sources: sangonet.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Yvon Sana Bangui | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 29 Jul 2026.
Central African Republic election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2032, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2032 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2025 | Presidential election | Held | 52.42% | Faustin-Archange Touadéra (MCU) |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).