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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Emile KOUTON

Togo Lawmakers Approve Contested Political Reform

Gnassingbe has been in power since 2005 after succeeding his father (Credit: AFP)

Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform switching to a parliamentary system that opposition parties say will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his grip on power.

The approval came days before April 29 legislative elections in Togo, where the opposition has criticised the reform for creating a new prime minister-style post they say will allow the Togolese leader to avoid term limits to stay in office.

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