Simplice Sarandji

Simplice Sarandji
Sarandji in 2016
President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic
Assumed office
5 May 2021
Preceded byLaurent Ngon Baba
Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
In office
2 April 2016  27 February 2019
PresidentFaustin-Archange Touadéra
Preceded byMahamat Kamoun
Succeeded byFirmin Ngrébada
Personal details
Born (1955-04-04) 4 April 1955
Baoro, Ubangi-Shari (now
Central African Republic)
Political partyIndependent
Alma materBordeaux Montaigne University

Simplice Sarandji (born 4 April 1955) is a Central African politician who has served as the President of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic since 5 May 2021. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Central African Republic from 2 April 2016 and 27 February 2019. He also previously acted as the chief of staff for Prime Minister Faustin-Archange Touadera, and the campaign manager during Touadera's successful Presidential campaign. Prior to his political career, he lectured in geography at the University of Bangui.