JOURNAL ARTICLE

Togolese Protests Seeking President Gnassingbé's Ouster Blocked.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Woussou, Kossi; Tagba, Kamailoudini 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the recent blocking of a protest in Togo against the long-standing rule of President Faure Gnassingbé and his family, which has lasted for 58 years. Security forces, including police and military personnel, prevented gatherings in the capital, Lomé, and surrounded the homes of opposition leaders to thwart their participation. The protests have intensified following a statement from Essozimna Marguerite Gnakade, a former Minister of the Armed Forces and sister-in-law of the president, urging military support for demonstrators. Despite Togo's economic growth, significant portions of the population continue to live in poverty, leading to widespread discontent with the government. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187640579
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