Constitutional Fidgeting in Africa
Some African countries have been modifying or eliminating presidential term limits, allowing leaders to extend their stays in office. Paul Biya has won an eighth presidential term in Cameroon, while Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth presidential term in Côte d’Ivoire.
Yoweri Museveni will seek a seventh presidential term in Uganda's 2026 elections. These extended stays have been made possible by "constitutional fidgeting" with term limits.
- Cameroon: Paul Biya won an eighth presidential term
- Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara won a fourth presidential term
- Uganda: Yoweri Museveni to seek a seventh presidential term in 2026
As of 2024, 14 African countries have modified or eliminated presidential term limits, including the aforementioned countries. These countries have a common history of political entrenchment by leaders post-independence.
Constitutional fidgeting
African Centre for Strategic Studies counted 14 countries that succeeded in modifying or eliminating presidential term limits.
Author's summary: Ghana's fortune is attributed to its lack of "constitutional fidgeting".
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