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Central African Republic
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The unicameral National Assembly of the Central African Republic is the country's legislative body.
The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 13 March and 8 May 2005, has a total of 105 members elected in single-member constituencies using the two-round (or Run-off) system. Members serve five-year terms.
Political party distribution in the current National Assembly is as follows:
- National Convergence "Kwa Na Kwa" (KNK) - 42 Seats
- Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (MLPC) - 11 Seats
- Central African Democratic Rally (RDC) - 8 Seats
- Social Democratic Party (PSD) - 4 Seats
- Patriotic Front for Progress (FPP) - 2 Seats
- Alliance for Democracy and Progress (ADP) - 2 Seats
- Löndö Association (LÖNDÖ) - 1 Seat
- Independents - 34 Seats
Notes: The results for one constituency were invalidated due to irregularities; The National Convergence "Kwa Na Kwa" is not a political party, but a coalition of political parties that are supportive of President François Bozizé.
Former Prime Minister (2003-2005) Célestin Le Roi Gaombalet is the current president of the National Assembly.
See also
- History of the Central African Republic
- List of national legislatures
- List of Presidents of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic
- Legislative Branch
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