Central African Republic election runner-up rejects provisional results.

Anicet Georges Dologuélé rejected provisional presidential results, alleging manipulation, while provisional tallies give President Faustin Archange Touadéra about 76.1% of the vote; final results are due Jan. 20.

Anicet Georges Dologuélé, the runner-up in the Central African Republic's presidential election, rejected provisional results and alleged widespread manipulation of vote data. He said more than half of the results were not taken into account but did not present evidence. Provisional tallies show President Faustin Archange Touadéra with about 76.1% and Dologuélé with about 14.6%. Final results are scheduled to be announced on Jan. 20. Key reported points: - Dologuélé publicly rejected the provisional results and alleged manipulation, and he did not provide evidence to support the claim. - Provisional vote counts show Touadéra with about 76.1% and Dologuélé with about 14.6%. - A spokesperson for President Touadéra denied the allegations and dismissed the claims. - Final official results are expected on Jan. 20. Summary: The election outcome is being disputed by the runner-up while provisional tallies favour the incumbent. Final official results are due on Jan. 20 and the formal outcome will be confirmed then.