How long are African presidents staying in power?

Name: How long are African presidents staying in power?
Uploaded: 2015-05-07T11:48:05.000Z
Duration: 1 min
Description: After a third-term bid by Burundi's president triggers protests, BBC News takes a 60-second look at how long Africa's leader are staying in power - and the reaction.

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Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's third-term bid has prompted deadly protests in the capital.

But how common is it for leaders in Africa to cling to office?

BBC News takes a 60-second look at the staying power of African presidents.

Video Journalist: Paul Ivan Harris

Africa

7 May 2015