List of heads of government of the Central African Republic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theCentral African Republic |
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Seat | Bangui |
Appointer | Faustin-Archange Touadéra, as President of the Central African Republic |
Inaugural holder | David Dacko |
Formation | 13 August 1960 |
The Prime Minister of the Central African Republic is a very important leader in the country. This person is the head of the government. Think of them as the main manager who helps run the country day-to-day. The Central African Republic has had many heads of government since it became an independent nation.
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What is a Prime Minister?
The job of Prime Minister was first created when the Central African Republic was an independent territory of France in December 1958. At that time, it was the highest position in the country. However, France still had a governor there.
After the Central African Republic became fully independent on August 13, 1960, David Dacko held both the Prime Minister and the new President roles. He soon decided to remove the Prime Minister position. This meant the President had all the power.
How the Role Changed Over Time
The role of Prime Minister was brought back in 1975 by President Jean-Bédel Bokassa. He wanted help governing the country. He chose Elisabeth Domitien for the job. She made history as the first female head of government in all of Africa!
Later, Ange-Félix Patassé became Prime Minister. He continued in this role even when Bokassa declared the country an empire in 1976. After Bokassa was removed from power, Henri Maïdou served as Prime Minister.
The position was removed again in 1981 by Andre Kolingba. But it was brought back in 1991. This happened because President Kolingba had to share some of his power. Today, the President chooses the Prime Minister and can remove them at any time. The Prime Minister then picks their own team, called a Cabinet, to help them lead the government.
In 2013, there was a peace agreement between the government and a rebel group called Séléka. As part of this agreement, President François Bozizé had to appoint a new Prime Minister from the political groups that were against him. Nicolas Tiangaye was chosen and became Prime Minister on January 17, 2013.
The person currently serving as Prime Minister of the Central African Republic is Félix Moloua. He has been in this role since February 7, 2022.
Who are the Leaders?
Here is a list of the people who have served as the head of government in the Central African Republic.
- Political parties
Movement for the Social Evolution of Black Africa (MESAN) Central African Democratic Union (UDC) Central African Democratic Rally (RDC) Civic Forum (FC) Social Democratic Party (PSD) Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (MLPC) National Unity Party (PUN) Patriotic Front for Progress (FPP) United Hearts Movement (MCU)
- Other affiliations
No. | Portrait | Name (Born–Died) |
Time in Office | Political Party | Notes | |||
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Started | Ended | Length of Time | ||||||
Central African Republic (1958–1960; self-governing territory of French Community) | ||||||||
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Barthélemy Boganda (1910–1959) |
8 December 1958 | 29 March 1959 | 111 days | MESAN | He helped create the MESAN party and worked for the country's independence. | |
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Abel Goumba (1926–2009) |
30 March 1959 | 30 April 1959 | 31 days | MESAN | Served as a temporary Prime Minister. | |
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David Dacko (1930–2003) |
1 May 1959 | 13 August 1960 | 1 year, 104 days | MESAN | Took power after a struggle with Goumba. | |
Central African Republic (1960–1976; independent) | ||||||||
1 | ![]() |
David Dacko (1930–2003) |
13 August 1960 | 14 August 1960 | 1 day | MESAN | Also became the country's first President when it gained independence. | |
Position removed (14 August 1960 – 1 January 1975) | ||||||||
2 | ![]() |
Elisabeth Domitien (1925–2005) |
2 January 1975 | 7 April 1976 | 1 year, 96 days | MESAN | She was the first woman to be a head of government in Africa. | |
Empty (8 April 1976 – 4 September 1976) | ||||||||
3 | ![]() |
Ange-Félix Patassé (1937–2011) |
5 September 1976 | 3 December 1976 | 89 days | MESAN | He later became President of the country (1993–2003). | |
Central African Empire (1976–1979) | ||||||||
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Ange-Félix Patassé (1937–2011) |
8 December 1976 | 14 July 1978 | 1 year, 218 days | MESAN | ||
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Henri Maïdou (born 1936) |
14 July 1978 | 21 September 1979 | 1 year, 69 days | MESAN | He asked French officials to help end Bokassa's rule. | |
Central African Republic (1979–present) | ||||||||
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Henri Maïdou (born 1936) |
21 September 1979 | 26 September 1979 | 5 days | MESAN | ||
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Bernard Ayandho (1930–1993) |
26 September 1979 | 22 August 1980 | 331 days | MESAN | He was previously a Minister of Economy. | |
UDC | ||||||||
Empty (23 August 1980 – 11 November 1980) | ||||||||
6 | ![]() |
Jean-Pierre Lebouder (born 1944) |
12 November 1980 | 4 April 1981 | 143 days | UDC | He later served as Minister of Economy and Finance. | |
7 | ![]() |
Simon Narcisse Bozanga (1942–2010) |
4 April 1981 | 1 September 1981 | 150 days | UDC | He was a secretary general and Minister of Justice. | |
Position removed (2 September 1981 – 14 March 1991) | ||||||||
8 | ![]() |
Édouard Frank (born 1934) |
15 March 1991 | 4 December 1992 | 1 year, 264 days | RDC | He was the president of the Supreme Court. | |
9 | ![]() |
Timothée Malendoma (1935–2010) |
4 December 1992 | 26 February 1993 | 84 days | FC | He was a Minister of the National Economy. | |
10 | ![]() |
Enoch Derant Lakoué (born 1945) |
26 February 1993 | 25 October 1993 | 241 days | PSD | He ran for president in 1993 and 1999. | |
11 | ![]() |
Jean-Luc Mandaba (1943–2000) |
25 October 1993 | 12 April 1995 | 1 year, 169 days | MLPC | He was the Minister of Health. | |
12 | ![]() |
Gabriel Koyambounou (born 1947) |
12 April 1995 | 6 June 1996 | 1 year, 55 days | MLPC | He worked in the civil service before becoming Prime Minister. | |
13 | ![]() |
Jean-Paul Ngoupandé (1948–2014) |
6 June 1996 | 30 January 1997 | 238 days | PUN | He was a former ambassador to France. | |
14 | ![]() |
Michel Gbezera-Bria (born 1946) |
30 January 1997 | 4 January 1999 | 1 year, 339 days | Independent | He had previously served as foreign minister. | |
15 | ![]() |
Anicet-Georges Dologuélé (born 1957) |
4 January 1999 | 1 April 2001 | 2 years, 87 days | Independent | He was the Minister of Finance and Budget. | |
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Martin Ziguélé (born 1957) |
1 April 2001 | 15 March 2003 | 1 year, 348 days | MLPC | He ran for president in 2005. | |
17 | ![]() |
Abel Goumba (1926–2009) |
23 March 2003 | 11 December 2003 | 263 days | FPP | He was a temporary Prime Minister in 1959. | |
18 | ![]() |
Célestin Gaombalet (1942–2017) |
12 December 2003 | 11 June 2005 | 1 year, 181 days | Independent | He worked in banking before becoming Prime Minister. | |
19 | ![]() |
Élie Doté (born 1947) |
13 June 2005 | 18 January 2008 | 2 years, 219 days | Independent | He also served as finance minister. | |
20 | ![]() |
Faustin-Archange Touadéra (born 1957) |
22 January 2008 | 17 January 2013 | 4 years, 361 days | Independent | He has two degrees in mathematics and later became President. | |
21 | ![]() |
Nicolas Tiangaye (born 1956) |
17 January 2013 | 10 January 2014 | 358 days | Independent | He was President of the National Transitional Council. | |
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André Nzapayéké (born 1951) |
25 January 2014 | 10 August 2014 | 197 days | Independent | He served as a temporary Prime Minister. | |
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Mahamat Kamoun (born 1961) |
10 August 2014 | 2 April 2016 | 1 year, 236 days | Independent | He led a temporary government. | |
22 | ![]() |
Simplice Sarandji (born 1955) |
2 April 2016 | 27 February 2019 | 2 years, 331 days | Independent | ||
23 | ![]() |
Firmin Ngrébada (born 1968) |
27 February 2019 | 15 June 2021 | 2 years, 108 days | Independent | ||
MCU | ||||||||
24 | ![]() |
Henri-Marie Dondra (born 1966) |
15 June 2021 | 7 February 2022 | 237 days | Independent | ||
25 | ![]() |
Félix Moloua (born 1957) |
7 February 2022 | Incumbent | 3 years, 180 days | MCU |
Timeline

See also
- Politics of the Central African Republic
- History of the Central African Republic
- Emperor of Central Africa
- List of heads of state of the Central African Republic
- Vice President of the Central African Republic
- List of colonial governors of Ubangi-Shari