18 Nov 2020 | 05:59 PM UTC
Presidential candidate confirmation to take place in Bangui November 19
Announcement of confirmed presidential candidates to take place in Bangui on November 19; heightened security expected as related unrest possible
Event
The Constitutional Court in Bangui is due to announce the confirmed candidates for the December 27 presidential election on Thursday, November 19. More than 20 candidates, including incumbent president Faustin-Archange Touadra and former president Francois Bozizie, have registered their candidacy with the National Election Authority (ANE).
Additional security personnel will likely be deployed in the capital surrounding the announcement, with protests by supporters of candidates not selected possible.
Advice
Those in Bangui are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the vicinity of any political casualties, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
