Kohnert, Dirk - In: Africa Yearbook Volume 2: Politics, Economy and Society …, (pp. 169-176). 2006
When the longest-serving African dictator, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, died unexpectedly in February after 38 years of autocratic rule, political conflict flared up again. His son, Faure Gnassingbé sized power in a coup with the backing of the army and the Barons of the ruling party. Violent protest...