BBC Discovers 'Landslide' Despite Opposition Boycott
Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a 'landslide' third term in the CAR, according to the BBC. This electoral triumph comes after a conveniently-timed referendum removed term limits, prompting the main opposition coalition to boycott the entire charade. One might wonder if 'landslide' is the new corporate euphemism for 'uncontested walkover enabled by changing the rules.' Funny how some
'elections' get a robust critique on legitimacy from Western media, while others, particularly those that maintain a certain geopolitical equilibrium (read: access to resources or strategic partners), are reported with a straight face as legitimate democratic processes. The BBC notes the opposition boycott but still frames it as a 'win.' One might suspect their definition of democracy is, shall we
say, flexible.