Togo (Vol 2, 2005)
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When the longest-serving African dictator, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, died unexpectedly in February after 38 years of autocratic rule, conflict flared up. His son, Faure Gnassingbé, seized power with the backing of the army and ruling party barons. Violent protest at home and diplomatic pressure forced Gnassingbé to hold presidential elections in April. However, since the elections were rigged, they confirmed the incumbent as heir to the throne. In the interests of political stability in the sub-region, neighbouring states, France and ECOWAS condoned the results and the brutal persecution of opponents. About 700 people died and some 40,000 fled to neighbouring Benin and Ghana. This, as well as the continuing suspension of aid from the EU, contributed to the further deterioration of the economy.
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Togo (Vol 2, 2005)
in Africa Yearbook OnlineSearch for other papers by Dirk Kohnert in
Current site
Google Scholar
(3,870 words)