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Togo rocked by protests over reforms that could extend President Gnassingbé's rule

LOME, Togo (AP) — Protesters and security forces clashed for a second straight day on Friday in Togo's capital Lomé over recent constitutional reforms that could cement President Faure Gnassingbé's ...
Los Angeles Times

With the stroke of a pen, Togo’s longtime leader eliminates presidential elections

LOME, Togo — Togo’s president has signed a new constitution eliminating direct presidential elections, his office said late Monday, a move that opponents say will allow him to extend his family’s ...
U.S. News & World Report

Clashes Break Out in Togo's Capital as Protesters Call for the President's Resignation

Clashes Break Out in Togo's Capital as Protesters Call for the President's Resignation LOME, Togo (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo's capital ...
Newsday

Togo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule

LOME, Togo — Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé is facing growing pressure following a government clampdown on protests calling for his resignation over recent changes in the constitution that could ...
Newsday

Togo's opposition denounces new role of the country's leader as a 'constitutional coup'

LOME, Togo — A coalition of political parties and civil society groups in Togo vowed Monday to step up domestic and international pressure on President Faure Gnassingbe following his controversial ...