An attempt to poison President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was recently foiled, involving two brothers linked to former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondara.
According to the Central African authorities, the suspects were arrested after attempting to poison the president as part of a plot to destabilize the government. The identity of the accused has not been revealed for security reasons.
This incident comes against an already tense political backdrop, marked by internal rivalries and persistent instability in the Central African Republic. Since his election in 2016, President Touadéra has faced several attempts at destabilization, largely from rebel groups and political opponents.
An investigation has been launched to determine the motives behind this poisoning attempt, which appears to be linked to internal power struggles. This event could further aggravate the security situation in the country, already weakened by years of conflict and economic crisis.
The political situation in the Central African Republic remains complex, and this incident reinforces the mistrust between the government and the opposition. The international community is closely monitoring developments, stressing the importance of political dialogue to guarantee the country’s stability and reconstruction.