In a surprise move Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek a second term as president of France.
"I've decided not to be a candidate to renew my mandate," the Socialist leader said in a live televised address.
The 62-year-old, faced with very low popularity ratings, has become the first sitting president in modern French history not to seek re-election.
Conservative Republicans party candidate Francois Fillon is seen as a favourite in next year's election.
Recent opinion polls suggest far-right contender Marine Le Pen from the National Front could be Mr Fillon's closest challenger.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38173350

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When would Nigeria politicians agree to terms like their counterpart elsewhere....

This government has not got what it takes to move this country anywhere...and the president should tow the same line...though I know he would...as he is already tired...I have always maintained that Buhari would have served the country better, by being the head of EFCC instead of being the president, as he has been seen to lack the requisite management skills to manage a country as sensitive, diverse and complex as Nigeria...