Burundi opposition appeals referendum result

Burundi’s opposition 

Burundi’s opposition on Thursday filed a petition to the country’s constitutional court in a bid to invalidate the result of last week’s referendum, which is expected to strengthen President Pierre Nkurunziza’s hold on power.

Seventy-three percent of voters cast their ballot for “Yes” in the May 17 referendum to change the constitution, in a move that could give Nkurunziza the option to stay in power until 2034.