List of heads of government of the Central African Republic facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
Coat of arms of the Central African Republic
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; 65 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 (1910–1959)	8 December 1958	29 March 1959	111 days		MESAN	He helped create the MESAN party and worked for the country's independence.
—		Abel Goumba (1926–2009)	30 March 1959	30 April 1959	31 days		MESAN	Served as a temporary Prime Minister.
2		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)
1		Ange-Félix Patassé (1937–2011)	8 December 1976	14 July 1978	1 year, 218 days		MESAN
2		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		Henri Maïdou (born 1936)	21 September 1979	26 September 1979	5 days		MESAN
5		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.
16		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.
—		André Nzapayéké (born 1951)	25 January 2014	10 August 2014	197 days		Independent	He served as a temporary Prime Minister.
—		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, 203 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