French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech during the World Summit Climate and Territories, in Lyon, France, July 1, 2015. REUTERS/Ian Langsdon/Pool
COTONOU (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande urged African leaders on Thursday to respect their constitutional term limits amid concerns that some are prepared to risk political instability in order to cling to power.
Hollande was speaking a day after at least six people were killed in violent clashes in Burundi, where opposition parties are furious over the decision of President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek a third term, which they say is unconstitutional.
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