Togo Erupts in Protest as President Tightens Decades-Long Grip on Power

Togo is facing widespread protests after the government adopted a new constitution that enables President Faure Gnassingbé to further consolidate his power.

The constitutional changes allow Gnassingbé, who has ruled for over 20 years, to transition into a powerful prime ministerial role, effectively extending his rule indefinitely. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, expressing anger over what they see as an undemocratic move to cement the Gnassingbé family's decades-long dominance. Authorities have responded with repression, and misinformation about the protests has circulated online.

The unrest highlights deep public frustration with the lack of political change and ongoing power consolidation in Togo.