Togo leader sworn in indefinitely

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New post for Togo president could see him rule for life

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Faure Gnassingbé has been sworn in as "President of the Council of Ministers " The post is the highest office in the government's executive branch and has no term limits.

It follows constitutional reform that ended presidential elections and introduced a parliamentary system.

The opposition said the change was in order to allow him to stay in power indefinitely.

His family has ruled the country for 58 years .

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