The voting follows ten days of protests calling for and end to the 51-yer Gnassingbe dynasty in that West African country.

The 14-party opposition coalition in Togo is boycotting today’s parliamentary election, citing irregularities in its preparation.

The coalition’s calling on voters in this country of nearly eight million people to stay away from the polls.

It’s demanding an overhaul the electoral commission, opening of the political space, increased transparency and constitutional reforms – most importantly the introduction of a presidential term limit.

Faure Gnassingbe has been at the helm since 2005, having succeeded his father Gnassingbe Eyadema who died in office having ruled Togo for 38 years.

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