Activists and opposition leaders in Togo are calling for protests to stop the president from signing a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and extend his rule until 2031.
Key Points
Activists and opposition leaders are calling for protests to prevent the new constitution from being signed
Legal experts argue that the constitution restricts the power of future presidents
Togo has been ruled by the same family for 57 years
Pros
The constitution introduces a one-term limit for future presidents
It grants parliament the power to choose the president
Cons
The new constitution could extend the current president's rule until 2031
Opposition and clergy view the legislation as an effort to prolong the president's rule