Court confirms poll result as thousands flee the country - Togo

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Togo's constitutional court on Tuesday certified election results showing the son of this West African nation's late dictator had won last month's presidential ballot.

The results had sparked deadly riots in the streets of the capital and a flow of refugees out of the country. The high court confirmation, while expected, raised concerns there could be more violence.

Chief Justice Atsu Koffi Amagah confirmed results released last week by the electoral commission, saying Faure Gnassingbe won 60 percent of the vote and opposition leader Bob Akitani took 38 percent.

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