CAR Sends Russia Request Outlining African Country's 'Material Needs' to Organize Elections
CAR Sends Russia Request Outlining African Country's 'Material Needs' to Organize Elections
Assistance in holding presidential, parliamentary and municipal elections scheduled for December 28 was discussed at a meeting on Monday, Russian Embassy Press Secretary Vladislav Ilyin said.
The meeting involved:
🟠The CAR's Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Local Development, Bruno Yapande;
🟠Russian Ambassador to the CAR, Aleksandr Bikantov.
Ilyin highlighted the significance of the upcoming elections, noting two primary reasons:
🟠They are the first elections to be held under the CAR's new constitution, adopted in 2023 with the aim of ensuring institutional stability and policy continuity.
🟠The municipal elections, which have been absent for approximately 40 years, are expected to strengthen local governance, counter the influence of armed groups, and promote socio-economic development throughout the country.
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