Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Togo Soldiers Disperse Protesters Demanding Leader Resignation
In Togo, people are upset with their longtime leader, Faure Gnassingbe.
They gathered to protest, but soldiers used tear gas to stop them.
The protesters are unhappy because Gnassingbe was given a new role that could allow him to stay in power for a long time.
Some protesters blocked roads and made barricades.
Authorities have arrested people for protesting before.
News from some French sources has been temporarily stopped by Togo.
Togo soldiers dispersed protesters calling for the resignation of Faure Gnassingbe.
Protests were in response to Gnassingbe's new role and other issues.
Protesters blocked roads and burned barricades.
Authorities arrested dozens of people during previous protests.
Togo suspended broadcasts of RFI and France 24 last week.
- Who
- Protesters and soldiers.
- What
- Protests against Togo's leader were dispersed by soldiers.
- When
- Thursday, and planned for three days.
- Where
- Lome, the capital of Togo.
- Why
- To call for the resignation of longtime leader Faure Gnassingbe and due to other issues.
Protestors' Concerns
Government Actions
Leadership
Protestors' Concerns
They want the current leader, Gnassingbe, to resign.
Government Actions
N/A
Criticism
Protestors' Concerns
Critics are concerned about a crackdown on dissent and a cost-of-living crisis.
Government Actions
N/A
- Leader
- Faure Gnassingbe
- Protestors actions
- Blocked roads, burned barricades
- Tear gas and batons used
- By Togo soldiers
- French media outlets suspended
- RFI and France 24
- Main issue
- Gnassingbe's new role