The opposition says the changes are a presidential power grab

Togo constitution: Opposition says changes are presidential 'power grab' Authorities say the reforms are necessary - but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule. Authorities say they are necessary but opposition says it will be a 'powergrab' Togo's president will be allowed to extend his rule.

Togo bans protests over a canceled presidential election as tensions rise. The West African nation has been ruled by the same family for almost 60 years. Togo's government says a planned three-day protest over the arrest of opposition figures and new legislation scrapping president elections is illegal.

Togo bans three-day protest over arrest of opposition figures and new legislation scrapping president elections. Togo has been ruled by the same family for almost 60 years. Tensions in West African nation have risen as tensions rise in country that has been rule by same family.