Congo Brazzaville votes to allow presidential third term

By Voice of America, 26 October 2015
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguessou arrives to cast his ballot in Brazzaville, Oct. 25, 2015. (photo credit: AFP)
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguessou arrives to cast his ballot in Brazzaville, Oct. 25, 2015. (photo credit: AFP)
<p>The Republic of Congo voted Sunday on constitutional changes that would allow President Denis Sassou Nguesso to seek another term.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 20.4px;">The proposed amendments would abolish a two-term limit for presidents and an age limit of 70 for presidential candidates.&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 20.4px;">Results from the referendum are expected later this week.&nbsp; Opponents of the 71-year-old Nguesso had called for voters to boycott the referendum.&nbsp; Reports from the capital, Brazzaville, say turnout was low.&nbsp;</span></p>
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