Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits - BBC News

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The opposition has dismissed the referendum as a shamBy Farouk ChothiaBBC NewsThe Central African Republic president is asking voters to support abolishing term limits in a referendum backed by Russia's Wagner mercenary group.

Wagner, which has troops and business interests in the country, is providing security for the referendum.

The main opposition has called for a boycott of the referendum, accusing President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of wanting to become president-for-life.

Mr Touadéra has grown ties with Russia since French forces withdrew in 2022.

His supporters say that constitutional limits on presidential terms are "uncommon" in the region, and the proposed changes will help achieve stability and development.

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