Faure Gnassingbé’s dynastic power play sparks youth anger

Reuters Makeshift barricades burn as people protest (their backs to the camera) against Togo's long-time leader, Faure Gnassingbé, in Lomé, Togo - 26 June 2025Reuters

A new constitution that has allowed Togo’s long-time head of state Faure Gnassingbé to shift to a new role as all-powerful prime minister – and escape the constraint of presidential term limits – has triggered anger on the streets of…

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