Word: gnassingbé
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...SWORN IN. FAURE GNASSINGB?, 39, son of Eyadema Gnassingb?, Togo's kleptocratic dictator for 38 years before his death in February; as President of Togo; in Togo's capital, Lom?. Gnassingb?'s election, in polls marred by violence that prompted more than 20,000 citizens to flee the tiny West African nation, has raised concerns that he will adopt his father's oppressive style of governance. Opposition leader Emmanuel Bob Akitani rejected the results, claiming the vote was rigged, and declared himself President. He promised last week that he and his supporters will "fight with [their] lives if necessary...
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