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Togo: 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests

tears gas fired on protesters

At least seven people have been killed and many more injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé. The protests were over recent constitutional reforms that could cement President Faure Gnassingbé’s long hold on power. Videos emerged showing apparent abuses by security forces. According to reports, police fired tear …

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Togo: the President of the Republic has no decision-making powers

Togo: the President of the Republic has no decision-making powers

In Togo, the Fourth Republic has been definitively laid to rest, with two presidents fulfilling two very different functions. The country is completing its transition to a parliamentary system that does away with direct presidential elections by universal suffrage, with ex-president Faure Gnassingbé being sworn in last Saturday as President …

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