Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected

Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule., Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule. Lawmakers in Togo have approved changes to the constitution linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup. Togo’s parliament had already adopted the amendments on March 25, but the reforms led to an opposition backlash so President Faure,2024-04-20 14:44:00,Read More