Clashes break out in Togo's capital as protesters call for the president's resignation

Soldiers disperse Togolese protesters seeking resignation of longtime president Faure Gnassingbe

Faure Gnassingbé has been in power since 2005, following the death of his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who ruled Togo for 38 years.

Togo Protests Escalate as Security Forces Crack Down on Anti-Gnassingbé Demonstrations - teleSUR English

Tensions flared in Togo’s capital this week as soldiers and police used tear gas and batons to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé. The unrest, which began Wednesday, continued into Thursday with makeshift barricades, burning tires, and a heavy security presence across Lomé. The demonstrations were sparked by Gnassingbé’s recent appointment as President of the Council of Ministers, a powe…

Togo Soldiers Clash With Protesters Demanding Gnassingbé Resignation

Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and demand his resignation.

Togo’s Dynasty Faces Mounting Protests Over Decades-Long Rule

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, whose family has run the West African nation for 58 years, faces mounting protests fanned by a maneuver that has set him up to rule for life.

Togo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation

Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and demand his resignation.

Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation

Faure Gnassingbe facing criticism over changes to the country’s constitution that could keep him in power indefinitely.