Thousands of women marched through Togo's capital on Saturday in support of Faure Gnassingbe, the son of the country's late ruler who plans to run for president in elections due in April. "With Faure our future is safe," read one banner among the heaving throng, as the women made their way through the capital's dusty streets flanked by armed police. Togo was plunged into political turmoil last month on the death of its authoritarian ruler of 38 years, Gnassingbe Eyadema. The army bypassed the constitution and named his son president, sparking African sanctions and international outrage. Gnassingbe bowed to huge pressure a week ago and stepped aside, although he plans to run in elections due on April 24 as the official candidate of the ruling party. Togo's main opposition parties had planned to demonstrate on Saturday, but called the action off at the last minute in what they said was a mark of respect for those killed during protests last month. "Until yesterday we had planned to march but instead we decided to turn today into a day of mourning for the victims," said Leopold Gnininvi of the CDPA opposition party. At least four demonstrators died
