The African Union described the takeover as a
coup d'etat and there was considerable opposition within the
country, particularly in the south were there were reports of
several deaths following civilian uprisings. In response, Faure
Gnassingb� agreed to hold elections. On 24 April 2005,
Gnassingb� was elected President of Togo after receiving over 60% of
the vote according to official results and was sworn in as President
on 03 May 2005. He was re-elected again in March 2010.
Bruce Berry, 08 June 2013