‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty

<p>At least 10 people killed and 100 young people arrested since protests began in west African country in June</p><p>On the night last month that he and 34 other young people were arrested in the Togolese capital, Lomé, for coordinating an anti-government demonstration, Bertin Bandiangou said gendarmes beat him with ropes and slapped him. The next morning he was tortured while a commanding officer filmed proceedings.</p><p>He was lucky to get out alive: at least 10 people have been killed by security officials since protests began in June calling for the resignation of the small west African country’s president, Faure Gnassingbé.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/10/rapper-aamron-arrest-protests-togo-ruling-dynasty">Continue reading...</a>