Tandja's plans to hang on to power - FRANCE 24

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Tandja's plans to hang on to power

As Niger's people cast their ballots in a controversial referendum on Tuesday, we examine the implications of a vote that could pave the way for President Mamadou Tandja to serve a third mandate and run for re-election thereafter.

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Our guest tonight is Dr Muzong Kody, associated researcher for the Africa Programme at London's Chatham House. FRANCE 24's special correspondent Melissa Bell reports live from Niger.

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