Africa
Violent clashes in northern Togo after imam arrested
9 years agoA protester throws a brick as opposition parties supporters confront Togolese Security Forces during a demonstration against Togo's president on October 5, 2017 in Lome. Thousands of protestors turned out in the West African state of Togo on October 5 for the second day running, in a campaign aimed at forcing out President Faure Gnassingbe. / AFP PHOTO / MATTEO FRASCHINI KOFFI
Violence broke out in Togo's second city, Sokode, after the arrest of an imam close to the country's main opposition, fuelling tensions after weeks of anti-government protests.