Changing how president is elected is one of the reforms approved by the Togo constitution

Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected. Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule. Togo's president has been in power for more than a decade, including a decade in power.

Togo parliament passes reforms likened to coup. Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule. Togo's president is expected to be inaugurated in February 2015. The country's constitution was approved by a constitutional court last year.