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Togo’s political landscape has taken an alarming turn as President Faure Gnassingbe engineered what critics call a “constitutional coup,” stepping down as president only to assume greater powers as head of a newly created Council of Ministers. The move, enabled by his party’s parliamentary majority, allows Gnassingbe to effectively rule indefinitely without facing elections, continuing his family’s 58-year dynasty. This tactic mirrors worrying trends across Africa where leaders manipulate constitutions to extend their rule, from Uganda’s Museveni to Cameroon’s Biya. Analysts warn that Togo’s model, likely influenced by growing military influence in the Sahel region, could inspire other African leaders to sidestep elections, deepening repression and shrinking civic freedoms. With violent crackdowns on protests and systemic opposition suppression, Gnassingbe’s power consolidation raises questions about the future of democracy in Africa.
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