List of Presidents of the Central African Republic

This page contains a list of presidents of the Central African Republic.

See also lists of incumbents.

Presidents of the Central African Republic, 1960-present

• David Dacko: 14 August 1960 - 31 December 1965
• Jean-Bédel Bokassa: 31 December 1965 - 4 December 1976, when he became

• Emperor Bokassa I of the Central African Empire: 4 December 1976 - 20 September 1979.

Following his deposition, the republic was restored:

• David Dacko: 20 September 1979 - 1 September 1981
• André Kolingba: 1 September 1981 - 22 October 1993
• Ange-Félix Patassé: 22 October 1993 - 15 March 2003
• François Bozizé: 15 March 2003 -