West Africa drops term limit plan

The question of presidential term limits is a hot point in African politics. Currently, two East African nations Rwanda and Burundi are at flashpoint over the same matter.

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

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.

Rwandan parliamentarians support changes in the constitution that would allow President Paul Kagame to stand for a third term in 2017.

Rwanda's highest court has ruled in favour of changing the constitution to allow President Paul Kagame to stand for a third seven-year term in 2017.

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Tanzania's Kikwete Says Burundi Should Heed President Term Limit
Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- Tanzanian leader Jakaya Kikwete called on Burundi to abide by a peace agreement that limits presidents to two terms in office, amid speculation President Pierre Nkurunziza may seek a third mandate. “Anyone who wants to be elected must ...
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The International Criminal Court on Wednesday axed plans to hold a hearing in Uganda to confirm charges against a notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander, fearing political tensions ahead of upcoming elections. Dominic Ongwen is the first commander of the brutal LRA rebel group -- led by the fugitive Joseph Kony -- to appear before the ICC, where he faces charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Samsung Electronics (http://www.samsung.com/africa_e) is introducing a range of products to the African market at the sixth annual Africa Forum in Antalya, Turkey, as the company continues to contribute to the continent’s ongoing transformation in the consumer electronics space.

*Samsung Electronics showcases its commitment to the African market by introducing a range of products in the consumer electronics space

*The launch of Tizen-powered SUHD TVs, a new audio line-up and innovative...

Voice of America
Term Limits in Africa: Will President-For-Life Become a Thing of the Past?
Voice of America
October 16, 2015 12:57 PM. NAIROBI—. Tanzania's general elections are fast approaching on October 25. The country's current president, Jakaya Kikwete, is stepping down after two terms, clearing the way for a successor. But Tanzania has a long history ...