How Presidential Term Limits can Promote Democracy in Africa.

In the 1980s and 1990s, something profound happened in many African countries. It is that the winds of democracy blew across the African continent. These winds would result in some resistance from Africa's ruling elite, but eventually, the winds could not be extinguished. Several African countries embarked on a process of changing their constitutions, so that this new democratic ideal could be accommodated. Some African countries were unstable as a result, but many others went on to build resilient democracies and economies in the process. In some countries such as Zambia, the ruling party was dislodged from office.
Former DR Congo strongman, Mobutu Sese Seko, was actually astounded that a ruling party could lose the elections. He was astounded that Zambia's founding President, Kenneth Kaunda, actually lost the elections he would organize.

Can Presidential term limits actually help to build democracy in Africa? This could help in many ways. A President for life would be a thing of the past. This is one of the reasons why there have been so many coups and instabilities in Africa. Two term Presidential term limits would make it mandatory for Presidents to retire on time. Indeed, Presidential term limits will make African countries to be more stable, peaceful, and prosperous.