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Tensions High as Togolese Vote for New Leader Togo voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president amid controversy and fears of violence. Protesters threaten to die fighting if the son of Togo's late dictator, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who ruled for 38 years, maintains control of the country.

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Tensions High as Togolese Vote for New Leader

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Togo voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president amid controversy and fears of violence. Protesters threaten to die fighting if the son of Togo's late dictator, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who ruled for 38 years, maintains control of the country.