A Fight for Freedom: Togo's Unrest After Aamron's Arrest

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Togo is once again in turmoil following the arrest of rapper and youth icon Aamron, whose fearless lyrics and activism exposed the country's corruption and systemic failures. His detention, reportedly carried out without due process and under psychologically stressful conditions, has sparked widespread protests across Lomé and beyond. At least 10 citizens have died, and over 100 young protesters have been jailed, with Amnesty International reporting incidents of torture and abuse by state forces.
For many Togolese, this crackdown is not an isolated incident, but part of a long-standing pattern of authoritarian rule that dates back to 1967 when the Gnassingbé family first took power. Their continued grip on the country, through constitutional manipulations and political dynasties, has now led to reforms that abolished presidential elections altogether. In a country where dissent is brutally punished and power remains within one family, what does freedom truly mean for Togo's youth? And will their voices finally break the silence? To discuss this, we are joined by Akoto Bernard, a French Facilitator based in Ghana.
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