More than a year after the nationwide protests fizzled out, Gnassingbe’s grip appears as solid as ever. “Every time we use violence in order to oppose ... it is always Togo that loses out,” the president told the crowd of thousands. However, in reality, Sokode is a city still under lockdown. Civil groups backed by charity Catholic Relief Services are nonetheless looking to build on the fragile peace in the city. We are trying to build a climate of peace before and after,” Bishop of Sokode Celestin-Marie Gaoua said.

Source: Taipei Times February 19, 2020 15:56 UTC