Togo has held municipal elections following a wave of public protests against President Faure Gnassingbé’s extended rule and a controversial new constitution that cements his grip on power.
The ruling party, Union for the Republic (UNIR), won over 75% of the seats, despite low voter turnout and widespread calls for change. The elections were marked by a calm but subdued atmosphere, with security forces voting early and land borders temporarily closed. Many Togolese expressed frustration over the Gnassingbé family's decades-long dominance, while opposition parties secured only a small fraction of seats.
The results highlight ongoing political tensions and public dissatisfaction with the entrenched leadership.
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