Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power
Published: 7/23/2025

Furious protests erupt in Togo over move to consolidate ruling family's power as Faure Gnassingbé transitions to all-powerful prime minister, skirting term limits. Demonstrators, including musicians and bloggers, express frustration with decades-long rule by the Gnassingbé family. International partners and regional blocs have largely remained silent, while the Togolese public mobilizes against what they see as a bid to perpetuate dynastic rule through a new constitution. The grassroots movement, led by cultural figures, challenges the regime's attempt to maintain control, sparking calls like #FaureMustGo and the emergence of the M66 campaign for change.