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Deadly Protests Erupt in Togo Amid Calls for Resignation

6/30/2025

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Protests in Togo have turned deadly, claiming at least seven lives as citizens rally against President Faure Gnassingbé's rule. Amid fears of government repression and controversial constitutional changes, demonstrators are calling for his resignation. GLOSARGG has urged ECOWAS and the AU to step in, warning that the unrest could spark regional instability as security forces clash violently with protesters in Lomé.

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Protests in Togo have turned deadly, claiming at least seven lives as citizens rally against President Faure Gnassingbé's rule. Amid fears of government repression and controversial constitutional changes, demonstrators are calling for his resignation. GLOSARGG has urged ECOWAS and the AU to step in, warning that the unrest could spark regional instability as security forces clash violently with protesters in Lomé.