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Togo Opposition Leader Declares Himself President

HeadlineApr 28, 2005

In the African country of Togo, the country’s leading opposition politician declared himself president yesterday, saying that Sunday’s election was rigged. Emmanuel Bob Akitani called on his supporters to continue protesting. The son of the country’s longtime dictator had earlier declared victory.

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