How can an African  country ease out of power a president that wants to stay in power for life?
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I would think external intervention from other countries by the means of the combined effort of the citizens with a united heart for liberation.
155511
Why can't Africa help itself? Last I checked we have a COUPLE of problems over here.
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Tribalism is the root of Africa's problems.  Similar to Hitler's genocide, but no one cares.  Africa offers some natural resources.\n\nMuslim extremists are now expanding in Africa.  Sudan is a prime example.  The Arab Sudanese government is trying to destroy the native African Sudanese.\n\nEven when the West help them, there is corruption.  They will take the donated grains and sell it to the poor.  Somalia is basically a country run by gangs with big guns.  Warlords rules Somalia.  Each having its own rules and killing whomever they want.\n\nWith such instability and corrupted government, insurgencies start.  This combination will limit investments from companies and make the situation worse.  No food, no economy, but a lot of guns.  Millions are dying and their own people/government do not care.
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In as much as the incumbent President (Olusegun Obasanjo) would want to be, the "Political Clouds" is still unclear as to whom the next President would be.\nThe present constitution does not allow the incumbent to run for a third term.\nThe present Vice-president Atiku Abubakar is interested in the position, another former president(Ibrahim Babangida)is also warming up.A present south-eastern governor(Orji Uzor Kalu)& Pastor Chris Okotie are some other contenders.\nWithin the next few months the Political cloud would be clear.
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Ya, Obasango might be a 419'er (thief to non Nigerians) but he has transgressed to a thief of fame from being a thief of money. Which luckily for such countries in question sometimes happens to men of absolute power after a long time in power. By that I mean he has got some respect from the international community (Kofi Annan, Bono, Bill Gates, Jeffery Sacks -Kofi Anan's economic anvisor etc.) and he seems to wallow in his new found fame and "GOOD MANness" ie: he seems to want to sort out the country, all be it, for the wrong reasons. So that he will be seen as a great man. (remember all men want to be seen as good, even Hitler tried to get rid of the evidence of concentration camps before WW2 ended so that people would not see him for what he was).\nObosanjo is a leader that no longer wants financial merit, I think he has taken enough of that already and Niga needs such a leader who will stop robbing it tp be able to be the star of Afica and develop to First World standards. He is also both Christian and Muslim so accepted by both sides and I dont think there is another man in the country at the moment that would be accepted by both sides. Personally I think Federalism is wrong for Niga I think they should adopt the system in place in England where if there is a great leader he can stay in power for as long as he is able but a bad one will be gone in a short time. Imagine how lucky the world would be if that system was in place in the good old USA. \nTo cut the answer short the alternative to a third term is too dreadful to contemplate. Niga needs some stability and can always change this system down the road when the country and people are more educated and financially secure. The multi term system worked for China and with out a doubt someday China will adopt a full democratic set up but not until the people feel it is ready. Niga should look around and see what has worked for others before it plunges head long into Civil strife if not war in 2007.
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Nigeria is a democracy - The president is Olusegun Obasanjo.  Although, maybe he is trying to turn Nigeria back into a monarchy - there are rumors that he will try to change the constitution to allow him to run for a third term as president.
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He will try to flee.  Nigeria does not have him under house arrest.  He could run for it.  Under a UN resolution, he is not allowed to leave Nigeria, but has been traveling all accross Africa in violation of the resolution.  Nigeria agreed to hand him over for trial, but has not arrested him.
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Africans need to reject tribalism and work towards national unity.  Corruption is rampant, but in many situations is accepted because that corruption is good for whatever particular tribal group you belong to.  Also, the other nations of the world cannot lift africa up, africans must do it themselves.
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the countries need to get their government under control and get some political stability that does not involve dictators.  then humanitarian aid (example:  against HIV/AIDS and hunger) can move through the countries safer and can expect not to be attacked by guerrilla fighters when helping women and children.
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In a country where the president admits that he hears his god's voice, and is not immediately removed from office, what do you expect?
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I agree with all you have said.\nIf individuals living in the country made a conscious effort to make their country a better place peace would reign.\nIf the president sat back and went along with the wishes of some of the people America would suffer more than 911.\nFor a country to retain their freedom they have to have a good strong military and people who abide by the laws of the country wether they like them or not.
400525
Way to play the undeserving victim.  Maybe if Africa could pull its head out of its ass long enough to form some sort of stable government and quit raping and pillaging their entire populations, then maybe you would actually have a reason to be proud to be an African.
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It is said it is relatively easy to reach the top but difficult to maintain it.Having acheived the leadership position, USA  always have the constant fear that someother country will overtake it and believes  in the policy of "nipping it in the bud".It will always try to interfere in the development of the countries that it thinks is going to be a threat to its leadership.\n\nAs his term will end in a couple of years he doen't have the time to continue his wartime policies. if his successor also thinks on the same line then there is definitely going to be a war .But definitely not in the next 3 yrs
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Presidents don't get thrones, they work for the people who elected them like you and me. \n\nSure, a president can resign.  The president of the Philippines is elected for a six year term.  If the current president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, resigns then the vice president, (Manuel) Noli De Castro takes over the office of president.   \n\nThe president can only serve one term under the new (1987) Constitution.
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our hands are tied. thats why its seems we can't do anything right. they have removed the fetters from our legs and placed them on our minds. a nation in africa cannot take a decision without the ok frm the powers that be i.e uk n america mainly. when we are given a loan, they determine what we should use it for , not what really needs to be done . whats more, they insist that contracts be given to their nationals instead of africans.\n talk about  unfair trade practices. they dictate the price of goods we sell to them and also dictate how much we must pay for goods we buy from them . how can africa progress in the midst of all these. \nwhen african leaders adopt a system of government which best suits us, america and uk are quick to dismantle such governments . this is because of the fear that we may become self-sufficientand have no more use of them. the us government has openly admitted the overthrow of governments of countries like ghana under nkrumah in 1966, zaire under patrice lumumba and so many other african countries .\nas a result of the above, our leaders have become stooges of these western imperial powers. they listen to america uk etc more than the citizzens of their own countries. the interests of america and co are made to supecede that of individual natioinal concerns. \nI want to conclude that it is not because africans can't get things right . it is because we are overwhelmed by neo-colonialism and its attendants problems. consider the works of blacks in europe and america and their contributions in science, business, international affairs , sports and you would realise that africans are great achievers. Soon, 'spring will be reborn under our steps' and we would rise up to take our rightful place in society and world affairs. it may tarry but it will surely come to pass
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Firstly, there seems to be an innate fear of blacks coming to power and taking over the world.Their are various  groups supported by people worldwide pouring assistance into various parts of Africa.I personally support Feed the Children,Red Cross,One Campaign,etc.. to stand for peace and universal oneness.As for the government, It is easier get them mobilized if there is a great public outcry or profit to be made.The true power always rest with the people no matter who holds the reins. Contact heads of organizations,organize peaceful marches, and continue to speak out for what is just and right! Be the change!!! Peace.
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The main issue in Africa is tribalism.  It has caused many problems in the past and current day.  Until they are able to get past this major obstable, Africa will stay in this state of confusion and chaos.  Nothing is being done by Africans or its governments to solve this problem.