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Article 75
 

The President of the Republic is elected  for a five-year term during the last sixty day period  of the  presidential term  by means  of universal, free,  direct,  secret,  fair,  and  transparent elections,  by  an  absolute majority of votes cast.


In the  event  that  no  candidate achieves  such  a majority  in the  first round,   a  second   round  shall  be  organised   during  the  two  weeks following the announcement of the definitive results of the first round. Only  the  two  candidates having  won  the  highest  number  of votes during the first round may stand for election  in the second  round.


In the event  of the death  of one  of the candidates during  the first or second   round,   nominations shall  be  reopened and  new  dates  for elections  shall be set within no more than forty-five days. Withdrawal of candidates from the first or second round will not affect the election.


In the event of failure to hold the presidential elections  as a result of imminent  danger,  the  term  of presidency shall  be extended through passage of a law.


No-one  can  occupy  the  post  of presidency for more  than  two  full terms, whether  consecutive or separate. In the case of resignation,  the term counts as a full term.


The constitution may not be amended to increase  the number  or the length of presidential terms.