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Togo’s leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

Togo’s president has signed a new constitution that abolishes presidential elections and allows parliament to choose the president. President Faure Gnassingbé’s ruling party won a majority of seats in recent elections. The new constitution extends presidential terms to six years, but Gunasingbe’s nearly 20-year term does not count against the term limit. Togo’s president has […]