Central African Republic's National Election Authority announces voters approved (93%) the new constitution in the December 13 referendum. Amid sporadic violence, 39 percent of registered citizens voted in the two-day poll. The first round of the presidential elections and Parliamentary elections now can be held on December 27, 2015. Acting PresidentCatherine Samba-Panza and current members of the legislature cannot participate. [http:--www.dw.com-en-central-african-republic-voters-say-yes-to-new-constitution-a-18933653 (Deutsche Welle)] [http:--www.metronews.ca-news-world-2015-12-22-central-african-republic-overwhelmingly-votes-yes-on-constitutional-referendum.html (Toronto Metro News)]date=August 2019