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Term Limits articles on Democracy Chronicles

This section is concerned with term limits, legal restrictions that limit the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected office. Also see our section on American democracy or our articles on nepotism and corruption in the United States.

How A Lack Of Term Limits in Africa Weakens its Democracy

by DC Editors - March 25, 2021

How A Lack Of Term Limits in Africa Weakens its Democracy

African Presidents give spurious reasons for wanting third terms. But the lack of term limits in Africa weakens the continent’s democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Term Limits

Fresh Push To Create Term Limits For Israeli Prime Ministers

by DC Editors - March 22, 2021

Fresh Push To Create Term Limits For Israeli Prime Ministers

In the past there have been efforts to implement term limits for Israeli Prime Ministers. There is a fresh push to create these term limits.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Israel, Middle East, Term Limits

Trump Keeps ‘Joking’ About Serving More Than 2 Terms As President

by DC Editors - June 19, 2019

Trump Keeps 'Joking' About Serving More Than 2 Terms As President

Trump makes regular “jokes” about the possibility of extending his time in office beyond the Constitutionally-mandated two four-year terms.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Comedy, Term Limits

Togo Law Lets President Rule for 10 More Years

by DC Editors - May 10, 2019

Togo Law Lets President Rule for 10 More Years

A change in Togo’s law voted through on Thursday would allow longstanding President Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power potentially until 2030.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Term Limits, Togo

Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi’s Rule Riddled with Irregularities

by DC Editors - April 22, 2019

Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi's Rule Riddled with Irregularities

As voters lined up outside the polls in Cairo Saturday, music blared and some among the crowds danced and waved Egyptian flags.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Egypt, Middle East, Term Limits

Egypt Vote on Presidential Term Extension Begins Today

by DC Editors - April 19, 2019

Egypt Vote on Presidential Term Extension Begins Friday

Critics of the amendments say that vote will be another step back toward the days of Hosni Mubarak’s three-decade long authoritarian rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Egypt, Middle East, Term Limits

Egypt Passes Law To Allow al-Sisi To Remain President Until 2030

by DC Editors - April 16, 2019

al-Sisi To Remain President Until 2030

The changes lengthen presidential terms to six years instead of four, including Sisi’s current mandate. They also increase his control over the judiciary.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Egypt, Middle East, Term Limits

Ruling-Party Back Uganda’s Aging Leader for Another Term

by DC Editors - March 25, 2019

Uganda's Ruling-Party MPs Back Country's Aging Leader for Another Term

Members of parliament from Uganda’s ruling party are backing President Museveni’s attempt to win another term, as adopted at their meeting late Sunday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Term Limits, Uganda

Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again

by DC Editors - February 27, 2019

Algeria's Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again

About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Term Limits

Sudan Lawmakers Cancel Meeting on Extending Bashir’s Term

by DC Editors - February 19, 2019

Sudan Lawmakers Cancel Meeting on Constitutional Changes

Parliamentary committee tasked with amending the constitution to allow President Omar al-Bashir to run for another term has abruptly canceled its meeting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Sudan, Term Limits

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