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Prime Minister of the
Central African Republic
Coat of arms of the Central African Republic.svg
Coat of arms of the Central African Republic
Felix Moloua.png
Incumbent
Félix Moloua

since 7 February 2022
Seat Bangui
Appointer Faustin-Archange Touadéra,
as President of the Central African Republic
Inaugural holder David Dacko
Formation 13 August 1960; 64 years ago (1960-08-13)


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.

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

     Independent

No. Portrait Name
(Born–Died)
Time in Office Political Party Notes
Started Ended Length of Time
Central African Republic (1958–1960; self-governing territory of French Community)
1 Barthélemy Boganda in 1958.jpg 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.
AbelGoumba.png Abel Goumba
(1926–2009)
30 March 1959 30 April 1959 31 days MESAN Served as a temporary Prime Minister.
2 David Dacko 1962-08-08.jpg 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 1962-08-08.jpg 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.jpg 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 Patassé.png 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)
1 Patassé.png Ange-Félix Patassé
(1937–2011)
8 December 1976 14 July 1978 1 year, 218 days MESAN  
2 No image.png 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)
4 No image.png Henri Maïdou
(born 1936)
21 September 1979 26 September 1979 5 days MESAN  
5 Bernard Ayandho.png 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 Lebouder.jpg Jean-Pierre Lebouder
(born 1944)
12 November 1980 4 April 1981 143 days UDC He later served as Minister of Economy and Finance.
7 No image.png 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 No image.png Édouard Frank
(born 1934)
15 March 1991 4 December 1992 1 year, 264 days RDC He was the president of the Supreme Court.
9 No image.png Timothée Malendoma
(1935–2010)
4 December 1992 26 February 1993 84 days FC He was a Minister of the National Economy.
10 No image.png Enoch Derant Lakoué
(born 1945)
26 February 1993 25 October 1993 241 days PSD He ran for president in 1993 and 1999.
11 No image.png Jean-Luc Mandaba
(1943–2000)
25 October 1993 12 April 1995 1 year, 169 days MLPC He was the Minister of Health.
12 No image.png 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 No image.png Jean-Paul Ngoupandé
(1948–2014)
6 June 1996 30 January 1997 238 days PUN He was a former ambassador to France.
14 No image.png 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 Dologuele 2015 (cropped).jpg Anicet-Georges Dologuélé
(born 1957)
4 January 1999 1 April 2001 2 years, 87 days Independent He was the Minister of Finance and Budget.
16 Ziguele.jpg Martin Ziguélé
(born 1957)
1 April 2001 15 March 2003 1 year, 348 days MLPC He ran for president in 2005.
17 AbelGoumba.png Abel Goumba
(1926–2009)
23 March 2003 11 December 2003 263 days FPP He was a temporary Prime Minister in 1959.
18 CGaombalet.jpg Célestin Gaombalet
(1942–2017)
12 December 2003 11 June 2005 1 year, 181 days Independent He worked in banking before becoming Prime Minister.
19 Elie Dote.jpg Élie Doté
(born 1947)
13 June 2005 18 January 2008 2 years, 219 days Independent He also served as finance minister.
20 Faustin Touadera.jpg 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 2013-12-20.jpg Nicolas Tiangaye
(born 1956)
17 January 2013 10 January 2014 358 days Independent He was President of the National Transitional Council.
André Nzapayéké 2006.jpg André Nzapayéké
(born 1951)
25 January 2014 10 August 2014 197 days Independent He served as a temporary Prime Minister.
Mahamat Kamoun (cropped).jpg Mahamat Kamoun
(born 1961)
10 August 2014 2 April 2016 1 year, 236 days Independent He led a temporary government.
22 Simplice Sarandji 2016 (cropped).jpg Simplice Sarandji
(born 1955)
2 April 2016 27 February 2019 2 years, 331 days Independent  
23 NgrebadaFirmin.png Firmin Ngrébada
(born 1968)
27 February 2019 15 June 2021 2 years, 108 days Independent  
MCU
24 PMDondra.jpg Henri-Marie Dondra
(born 1966)
15 June 2021 7 February 2022 237 days Independent  
25 Felix Moloua.png Félix Moloua
(born 1957)
7 February 2022 Incumbent 3 years, 180 days MCU  

Timeline

Félix Moloua Henri-Marie Dondra Firmin Ngrébada Simplice Sarandji Mahamat Kamoun André Nzapayéké Nicolas Tiangaye Faustin-Archange Touadéra Élie Doté Célestin Gaombalet Martin Ziguélé Anicet-Georges Dologuélé Michel Gbezera-Bria Jean-Paul Ngoupandé Gabriel Koyambounou Jean-Luc Mandaba Enoch Derant Lakoué Timothée Malendoma Édouard Frank Simon Narcisse Bozanga Jean-Pierre Lebouder Bernard Ayandho Henri Maïdou Ange-Félix Patassé Elisabeth Domitien David Dacko Abel Goumba Barthélemy Boganda

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