CAR's President Touadera launches his election campaign in Bangui

Thousands of supporters of Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera filled a stadium in Bangui as he launched his re-election campaign. Touadera recently amended the constitution to allow himself to run for a third term in the December 28 election. The campaign event drew large crowds, reflecting strong public interest in the upcoming vote.

The campaign marks the beginning of the race for the presidency ahead of the December election.