The Central African Republic (CAR) has formed a new government, with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra appointing a 32-member cabinet in a decree issued on Thursday, according to state media reports.
The reshuffle comes six days after the reappointment of Felix Moloua as prime minister and is aimed at strengthening governance, advancing development priorities and supporting ongoing peace efforts in the conflict-affected country.
Under the new structure, the cabinet comprises four ministers of state, 26 ministers and two minister delegates, appointed on the recommendation of the prime minister.
Several key officials retained their positions, signalling continuity in core government portfolios. These include Sylvie Baipo Temon, who remains Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad, and Hervé Ndoba, who continues as Minister of Finance and Budget.
Arnaud Djoubaye Abazene was also retained as Minister of State for Justice, Human Rights Promotion and Good Governance, as well as Keeper of the Seals. Aurélien Simplice Zingas kept his post as Minister of State for National Education.
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Other senior figures were reassigned within the cabinet. Arthur Bertrand Piri, formerly Minister of Energy Development and Hydraulic Resources, has been appointed Minister of State for Equipment and Public Works.
Evariste Ngamana, spokesperson for the ruling United Hearts Movement party, was named Minister of State for Communication and Media as well as government spokesperson.
Authorities said the new government will focus on strengthening state institutions, improving public service delivery and reinforcing peace and stability efforts in a country that has faced years of armed conflict and political instability.
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The Central African Republic has struggled with insecurity for more than a decade, with various armed groups controlling parts of the territory despite peace agreements and international peacekeeping efforts.
Analysts say cabinet reshuffles in CAR often reflect efforts to balance political alliances, maintain stability within the ruling coalition and respond to governance challenges linked to limited state capacity.
The latest appointments come as the government seeks to consolidate control, implement development programmes and maintain international support for reconstruction and stabilisation efforts.
Officials have not announced major policy shifts, but observers say continuity in key economic and foreign affairs portfolios suggests a focus on maintaining existing reform and diplomatic priorities.
The government is expected to outline its priorities in the coming weeks as it begins its new mandate under the reappointed prime minister.
