Central African Republic: first assessment of the voting day, the count continues
Voters line up to vote in the presidential and legislative elections at a polling station in Petevo, 8th arrondissement of Bangui, Central African Republic, December 27, 2020 © REUTERS / Antonie Rolland
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In the aftermath of a voting day marked by disturbances by armed groups inside the country and while the counting continues, a first mapping of the sub-prefectures where the vote took place is taking shape.
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With our correspondent in Bangui,
Charlotte Cosset
The Minister of Territorial Administration, Augustin Yangana Yahote, did the count on Monday, December 28 in the morning: 36 sub-prefectures were able to vote normally, 6 partially and 29 sub-prefectures could not vote at all.
This election is therefore a success in a very delicate security context, according to him.
"We could not expect a vote of 100%" of the sub-prefectures) "
Augustin Yangana Yahote, Minister of Territorial Administration
Charlotte cosset
Voters in localities in the north-east of the country were able to vote without difficulty.
Other regions were more affected, such as Bouar, or Bossangoa.
In these towns, armed groups simply prevented the vote, in some others they destroyed electoral materials.
Some voices are raised on the follow-up to be given
in areas where voters were unable to go to the polls.
In these cases, the Constitutional Court will decide.
The possibility of by-elections is mentioned by some actors, that is to say that the vote could be reorganized in areas where it could not take place on Sunday.
The count continues
In Bangui, the capital which brings together around 250,000 voters out of 1.8 million,
the vote took place despite the fears
surrounding the day.
Earlier in the week, rumors had caused an uncontrolled panic movement even in the city center, raising fears for this day of voting, even in the capital.
Finally the Banguissois were there, and long queues formed in front of the polling stations, according to RFI journalists.
Dysfunctions and logistical problems were noted, but the determination of the Banguissois was there, even if the participation rate is not yet known.
This Monday morning, Bangui is today awaiting observer reports and the counting continues throughout the territory, assures the National Election Authority.
ANE also specifies that all of the results will be sent to Bangui by road, when possible, or by plane.
Provisional results are expected on January 4.
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