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Congo-Brazzaville:
Nation Votes On Presidential Third Term Limit
RFI, 25 October 2015
Polls have opened in Congo-Brazzaville in a referendum on constitutional changes that would allow President Denis Sassou Nguesso to stand for a third term. Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
Congo Holds Referendum On Presidential Term Limits
Al Jazeera, 25 October 2015
Republic of Congo citizens are heading to the polls to cast their vote on a referendum that could see the country's longtime president become eligible for a new term in office. Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
The UN Secretary-General Urges Congo to Have Inclusive Political Dialogue for the Tension
UN News, 22 October 2015
Concerned about tensions between opposition parties and the Government of the Republic of the Congo ahead of the referendum on a new draft constitution in the country, United… Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
Transparency International Warns Against Extending Terms for Political Office in Congo Brazzaville
PR Newswire, 20 October 2015
As the people of Congo Brazzaville go to the polls in a referendum to remove term and age limits for the presidency, Transparency International warns of the dangers of allowing… Read more »
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Africa:
Why Some Leaders Cling to Power, While Others Walk Away
RFI, 26 October 2015
Following a weekend of elections on the African Continent, analysts are drawing parallels between Congo-Brazzaville and Tanzania even before results are announced. One leader is… Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
Protesters Tear-Gassed Ahead of Referendum
Al Jazeera, 21 October 2015
Congolese demonstrators have clashed with police firing tear gas and warning shots as they protested against the president's bid to extend his 30-year stay in office. Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
Congo Cuts Communication Ahead of Opposition Rally
Al Jazeera, 20 October 2015
Communications were cut in Congo's capital Brazzaville, just hours ahead of an opposition rally to protest against the president's controversial bid to extend his stay in power. Read more »
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Africa:
How and Why Term Limits Matter
African Arguments, 5 October 2015
Opponents say term limits restrict democratic choice. The reality is they level the playing field. Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville:
Congo Republic to Vote On Scrapping Presidential Third Term Limit
Nation, 6 October 2015
Republic of Congo's government on Monday called an October 25 referendum on a constitutional amendment allowing President Denis Sassou Nguesso to run for a controversial third term… Read more »