Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?
Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Vote counting in Chad is still underway after polls closed on Sunday in what was seen as a controversial referendum, on a new constitution. Provisional results are expected to be announced on the 24th of December, with the Supreme Court due to validate them four days later. So why was it seen as controversial?
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