Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power
Summary
Protests erupted in Togo after President Faure Gnassingbé changed the constitution to make himself the prime minister, allowing him to avoid presidential term limits and maintain control over the government. Many young Togolese, led by musicians, bloggers, and activists, have taken to the streets, resulting in the deaths of at least five protesters.Key Facts
- Faure Gnassingbé shifted roles from President to Prime Minister in Togo.
- The change allows him to bypass term limits and maintain power.
- Protests in the capital, Lomé, have led to the deaths of at least five people.
- Activists, musicians, and bloggers are leading the protests, not traditional politicians.
- The opposition claims the electoral system favors Gnassingbé’s party.
- Togo has been ruled by the Gnassingbé family for nearly 60 years.
- The new constitution was quickly passed without a public referendum.
- The presidency is now a ceremonial role held by Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové.
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