Togo protests erupt over president’s extended rule

Police in the West African nation of Togo have used tear gas and batons to break up anti-government protests in the capital, Lome. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé following a recent constitutional reform that could allow him to remain in power indefinitely. The opposition has described the move as a “constitutional coup,” accusing the government of undermining democracy. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Lome. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Togo #togonews #Lome #FaureGnassingbe #Politics #WestAfricaNews #Africa #Demonstrations #Presidency #PoliticalReform #TogoNews #AlJazeeraEnglish