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A section of Rwandans in the diaspora yesterday protested against a move by Rwanda’s parliament to amend the constitution and lift term limits, giving President Paul Kagame lee way to offer himself for another term after his current tenure expires in 2017.

The Algerian president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will run for re-election, his office says.

Rwandans are voting in a referendum on a constitutional amendment that would allow President Paul Kagame to potentially remain in power until 2034.

Rwandans vote overwhelmingly to allow President Paul Kagame to extend his term in office, according to initial referendum results.

Oil-rich Congo’s government has called an October referendum on allowing veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has already notched up more than 30 years in power, to run for a controversial third term.

A referendum on whether to scrap the limit on presidential terms in Rwanda will take place next week, the government announces.

Former military leader Muhammadu Buhari is set to contest Nigeria's presidential election after winning a primary for the opposition APC's candidate.