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Why has Togo changed its constitution?

Togo has voted for a new constitution which the opposition says, will allow President Faure Gnassingbe, to remain in power indefinitely.

Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution which resulted in people taking to the streets in protest. The changes mean, parliament now has the power to elect the President for a single six-year term. It all sounds good in theory, so why are critics concerned?

Also why does the United States and the United Nations refer to Guinea Bissau as a 'narco-state'?

And the cost of cobalt mining in the DR Congo.

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Victor Sylver and Rob Wilson
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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