Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power

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