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Central African Republic

Civil law (French tradition)Unitary presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Bangui
Population
5,700,000
Languages
French, Sango
Currency
XAF

Central African Republic · Constitution

Constitution of the Central African Republic

Approved by referendum in July 2023, replacing the 2016 text. Extended the presidential term to seven years and removed the two-term limit. Provides for a bicameral legislature and a Constitutional Court.

The constitutional text

Approved by referendum in July 2023, replacing the 2016 text. Extended the presidential term to seven years and removed the two-term limit. Provides for a bicameral legislature and a Constitutional Court.

Separation of powers

Presidential system with a Prime Minister, a legislature provided for as bicameral under the 2023 text, and a judiciary that includes the hybrid Special Criminal Court.

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