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In Togo, Voters Head to the Polls

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   Voters in Togo are going to the polls Saturday to cast their ballots in
   a presidential election.

   Political observers say incumbent president Faure Gnassingbe will
   likely be the winner. His family has ruled the West African nation for
   more than 50 years.

   Gnassingbe took over Togo's top position in 2005, following the death
   of his father, Eyadema, who had ruled for nearly 40 years.

   Gnassingbe was instrumental in enacting constitutional changes last
   year that would limit presidents in the deeply impoverished country to
   two five-year terms.

   The constitutional changes are not, however, retroactive and Gnassingbe
   could be in office until 2030.

   In the lead up to the vote, the president promised to improve the
   country's health, education and agricultural sectors.

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