LEGITIMIZING POWER IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: THE CASE OF BARTHÉLEMY BOGANDA

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The book analyzes the political landscape of the Central African Republic, focusing on Barthélémy BOGANDA's influential role as a charismatic leader and political thinker. It explores how his ideals have been co-opted by successive regimes, which often lack innovative governance strategies. Even in contemporary politics, BOGANDA's legacy is invoked by leaders who struggle with essential societal issues encapsulated in the five verbs of MESAN: Clothe, House, Care, Feed, and Educate. The text highlights the selective appropriation of his vision rather than its genuine implementation.