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{{Short description|Political party in the Central African Republic}}
{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| name = Patriotic Front for Progress
| name = Patriotic Front for Progress
| native_name = Front Patriotique pour le Progrès
| colorcode = #FF8080
| colorcode = {{party color|Patriotic Front for Progress}}
| foundation = 1991
| foundation = 1991
| ideology = [[Democratic socialism]]<br>[[Social democracy]]
| ideology = [[Democratic socialism]]<br />[[Social democracy]]
| position = [[Centre-left politics|Centre-left]]
| position = [[Centre-left politics|Centre-left]]
| international = [[Socialist International]] ''(Observer)''
| international = [[Socialist International]] ''(Observer)''
| country = Central African Republic
| country = Central African Republic
| president = [[Alejandro Goumba]]
| president = [[Alexandre Goumba]]
| headquarters = [[Bangui]]
| headquarters = [[Bangui]]
}}
}}
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==History==
==History==
The FPP was established in 1991.<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly CAR: Parties with seats in the 2005 National Assembly] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133858/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> It won seven seats in the [[National Assembly (Central African Republic)|National Assembly]] in the [[Central African Republic general election, 1993|1993 general elections]], emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate [[Abel Goumba]] received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the [[Central African Republic parliamentary election, 1998|1998 parliamentary elections]]. In the [[Central African Republic presidential election, 1999|presidential elections]] the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.
The FPP was officially established in 1991,<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly CAR: Parties with seats in the 2005 National Assembly] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133858/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-parties-seats-2005-national-assembly |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> being created from the '''Oubanguien Patriotic Front''' which was founded in exile in 1972. It won seven seats in the [[National Assembly (Central African Republic)|National Assembly]] in the [[1993 Central African Republic general election|1993 general elections]], emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate [[Abel Goumba]] received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the [[1998 Central African Republic parliamentary election|1998 parliamentary elections]]. In the [[1999 Central African Republic presidential election|presidential elections]] the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.


In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.<ref>[http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm Le Pr Abel Goumba et le FPP suspendent leur participation au regroupement de l’opposition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828232137/http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm |date=2008-08-28 }} ''Afrique Express'', N° 250, 24 May 2002 {{fr icon}}</ref> In the [[Central African Republic general election, 2005|2005 general elections]] Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.<ref>[http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf Rapport de la Mission d'Observation des Élections Présidentielle et Législatives des 13 mars et 8 mai 2005 en République Centrafricaine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622095141/http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf |date=2007-06-22 }} Francophone Democracy {{fr icon}}</ref> In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.<ref name=Fait>[http://www.sangonet.com/actu-snews/ICAR/ActuC2/bozize-F-eluoffi-pdt_rp.html Bozizé fait coup double aux élections] [[Agence France Presse|AFP]], 25 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.<ref name=Soudan>François Soudan, [http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm Chronique d'une victoire annoncée] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927102731/http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm |date=2007-09-27 }} ''J.A./L'Intelligent'' N° 2314, 15–21 May 2005 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, his wife [[Anne-Marie Goumba|Anne-Marie]] won a seat.<ref name=Soudan/><ref>[http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm Results of 2005 parliamentary second round] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512202414/http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm |date=2008-05-12 }} Batir-RCA {{fr icon}}</ref>
In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.<ref>[http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm Le Pr Abel Goumba et le FPP suspendent leur participation au regroupement de l’opposition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828232137/http://www.afrique-express.com/archive/CENTRALE/rca/rcapol/250abelgoumba.htm |date=2008-08-28 }} ''Afrique Express'', N° 250, 24 May 2002 {{in lang|fr}}</ref> In the [[2005 Central African Republic general election|2005 general elections]] Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.<ref>[http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf Rapport de la Mission d'Observation des Élections Présidentielle et Législatives des 13 mars et 8 mai 2005 en République Centrafricaine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622095141/http://democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RCA_RMO1303_08052005.pdf |date=2007-06-22 }} Francophone Democracy {{in lang|fr}}</ref> In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.<ref name=Fait>[http://www.sangonet.com/actu-snews/ICAR/ActuC2/bozize-F-eluoffi-pdt_rp.html Bozizé fait coup double aux élections] [[Agence France Presse|AFP]], 25 May 2005 {{in lang|fr}}</ref> Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.<ref name=Soudan>François Soudan, [http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm Chronique d'une victoire annoncée] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927102731/http://www.fodem.org/la_depeche/200505/050421%20RESULTATS2NDTR.htm |date=2007-09-27 }} ''J.A./L'Intelligent'' N° 2314, 15–21 May 2005 {{in lang|fr}}</ref> However, his wife [[Anne-Marie Goumba|Anne-Marie]] won a seat.<ref name=Soudan/><ref>[http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm Results of 2005 parliamentary second round] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512202414/http://www.batir-rca.org/Depute2005.htm |date=2008-05-12 }} Batir-RCA {{in lang|fr}}</ref>


Goumba's son [[Alexandre Goumba|Alexandre]] was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.<ref>[http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 Abel Goumba cède la présidence du FPP à son fils] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928063752/http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 |date=2007-09-28 }} ''[[L'Express (France)|L'Express]]'', 7 March 2006 {{fr icon}}</ref> However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.<ref>[http://www.acap-cf.info/Alexandre-Philippe-Goumba-investi-President-du-FPP-_a1595.html Alexandre Philippe Goumba investi Président du FPP] ACAP, 4 October 2008 {{fr icon}}</ref>
Goumba's son [[Alexandre Goumba|Alexandre]] was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.<ref>[http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 Abel Goumba cède la présidence du FPP à son fils] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928063752/http://www.africatime.com/afrique/nouvelle.asp?no_nouvelle=243436 |date=2007-09-28 }} ''[[L'Express (France)|L'Express]]'', 7 March 2006 {{in lang|fr}}</ref> However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.<ref>[http://www.acap-cf.info/Alexandre-Philippe-Goumba-investi-President-du-FPP-_a1595.html Alexandre Philippe Goumba investi Président du FPP] ACAP, 4 October 2008 {{in lang|fr}}</ref>


In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the [[Central African Republic general election, 2011|2011 general elections]].<ref>[http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=565 Political agreement between the parties of the Presidential Majority] Journal de Bangui, 24 December 2010</ref> Although it nominated 20 candidates,<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election CAR: Number of National Assembly candidates by party in the 2011 election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402135656/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> it failed to win a seat.
In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the [[2011 Central African Republic general election|2011 general elections]].<ref>[http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=565 Political agreement between the parties of the Presidential Majority] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223043702/http://www.journaldebangui.com/article.php?aid=565 |date=2017-12-23 }} Journal de Bangui, 24 December 2010</ref> Although it nominated 20 candidates,<ref>[http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election CAR: Number of National Assembly candidates by party in the 2011 election] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402135656/http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/car-number-national-assembly-candidates-party-2011-election |date=April 2, 2015 }} EISA</ref> it failed to win a seat.


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Latest revision as of 01:11, 11 May 2023

Patriotic Front for Progress
Front Patriotique pour le Progrès
PresidentAlexandre Goumba
Founded1991
HeadquartersBangui
IdeologyDemocratic socialism
Social democracy
Political positionCentre-left
International affiliationSocialist International (Observer)
Politics of the Central African Republic
Constitution
Government
Parliament
Administrative divisions
Elections
Foreign relations
flag Central African Republic portal

The Patriotic Front for Progress (French: Front Patriotique pour le Progrès, FPP) is a political party in the Central African Republic. It is an observer member of the Socialist International.[1]

History[edit]

The FPP was officially established in 1991,[2] being created from the Oubanguien Patriotic Front which was founded in exile in 1972. It won seven seats in the National Assembly in the 1993 general elections, emerging as the joint third-largest party. Its presidential candidate Abel Goumba received 21.7% of the vote in the first round, progressing to the second round where he was defeated by Ange-Félix Patassé by a margin of 53–47%. The party won seven seats again in the 1998 parliamentary elections. In the presidential elections the following year the party nominated Gouma again; he finished fourth out of ten candidates with 7% of the vote.

In 2002, the party suspended its participation in the opposition coalition.[3] In the 2005 general elections Goumba was the party's presidential candidate again, receiving only 2.5% of the vote and finishing sixth out of eleven candidates.[4] In the parliamentary elections, the FPP was reduced to just two seats.[5] Goumba ran for a seat in the National Assembly but was defeated.[6] However, his wife Anne-Marie won a seat.[6][7]

Goumba's son Alexandre was elected by acclamation to succeed him as President of the FPP on 5 March 2006 at an extraordinary general assembly of the party.[8] However, this was followed by an internal dispute; ultimately the Council of State recognized the legitimacy of Alexandre Goumba's election on 16 May 2008, and he was invested as FPP President on 4 October 2008.[9]

In 2010 the party joined the Presidential Majority alliance in preparation for the 2011 general elections.[10] Although it nominated 20 candidates,[11] it failed to win a seat.

References[edit]

  1. ^ List of Socialist International parties in Africa Socialist International
  2. ^ CAR: Parties with seats in the 2005 National Assembly Archived April 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine EISA
  3. ^ Le Pr Abel Goumba et le FPP suspendent leur participation au regroupement de l’opposition Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine Afrique Express, N° 250, 24 May 2002 (in French)
  4. ^ Rapport de la Mission d'Observation des Élections Présidentielle et Législatives des 13 mars et 8 mai 2005 en République Centrafricaine Archived 2007-06-22 at the Wayback Machine Francophone Democracy (in French)
  5. ^ Bozizé fait coup double aux élections AFP, 25 May 2005 (in French)
  6. ^ a b François Soudan, Chronique d'une victoire annoncée Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine J.A./L'Intelligent N° 2314, 15–21 May 2005 (in French)
  7. ^ Results of 2005 parliamentary second round Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine Batir-RCA (in French)
  8. ^ Abel Goumba cède la présidence du FPP à son fils Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine L'Express, 7 March 2006 (in French)
  9. ^ Alexandre Philippe Goumba investi Président du FPP ACAP, 4 October 2008 (in French)
  10. ^ Political agreement between the parties of the Presidential Majority Archived 2017-12-23 at the Wayback Machine Journal de Bangui, 24 December 2010
  11. ^ CAR: Number of National Assembly candidates by party in the 2011 election Archived April 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine EISA
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