In a democracy, the people decide regularly and predictably. Term limits exist precisely to prevent power from redesigning the rules under which it competes. 

Why does a continent so rich remain home to so many poor people?

The African Union has already recognised that constitutional amendments can, in certain circumstances, amount to unconstitutional changes of government.

Parliament, rather than the governing party, would elect a new President within 30 days, while one Vice-President temporarily assumes presidential authority.