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Why did Faure Gnassingbé resign in February 2005?

  • Health issues

  • Regional pressure

  • Personal reasons

  • Scandal

Answer

Faure Gnassingbé did not resign in February 2005. Rather, he was installed as President of Togo following the death of his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who had ruled the country for 38 years. The constitutional succession process was controversial, as it involved the military and led to widespread protests and international condemnation.
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