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Will Togo's political rollercoaster reach a resolution?

Protests banned and elections postponed have heightened tensions, raising doubts about the country鈥檚 political trajectory

Togo's President Faure Gnassingb茅's proposal to change the constitution has ignited a fierce debate in the country. Some say it's a power grab disguised as reform, while others insist it's a step towards a more democratic future.

The reforms aim to switch Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, but critics worry it will only prolong the Gnassingb茅 family's rule. Helping to keep him in power until 2031 and potentially beyond. President Gnassingb茅 came to power in 2005 after the death of his father, who had been president since 1967.

Protests have been banned and elections postponed- they are now set to take place on Monday 29th April. It鈥檚 all led to heightened tension and concerns about the country's political future.

Africa Daily鈥檚 Mpho Lakaje spoke to the 麻豆官网首页入口鈥檚 Nicolas Negoce about the future of politics in Togo.

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