Africa Business News

The Central African Republic's top court has approved the outcome of the July referendum that increases the length of a presidential term to seven years and removes limits on re-election. The court declared that an overwhelming majority of 95% approved the vote, and turnout at just above 57%. The new law creates an office of a vice-president, appointed by the president, and a unicameral parliament, doing away with the senate. It also bans politicians with dual citizenship from running for president and increases the number of Supreme Court judges from nine to 11.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement