Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate based on the available verification sources. The primary claim regarding Faure Gnassingbé's new role and its potential to extend his rule is supported by Bloomberg. However, the BBC article's characterization of the situation as a "coup d'état" is presented as the view of his critics, introducing a degree of bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating that Gnassingbé is set to be sworn in as president of Togo's powerful council of ministers, implying a position of significant power without mentioning term limits.
• Claim:** His critics say it is a "coup d'état".
  • Verification Source #1: Does not directly address this claim. The Bloomberg article focuses on the procedural aspects of the appointment.
  • Internal Knowledge:* The term "coup d'état" implies an illegal seizure of power. While the BBC article attributes this view to critics, it's important to note that the appointment followed a landslide victory by his ruling party (Verification Source #1). Therefore, characterizing it as a coup d'état is a subjective interpretation.
• Claim:** His ruling party won a landslide in 2024.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "...after his ruling party won a landslide in 2024".

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Faure Gnassingbé is taking on a new role that could extend his rule and that his party won a landslide victory.
• The characterization of the situation as a "coup d'état" is not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources. It is presented as the view of his critics.
• The other verification sources (Verification Source #2, #3, #4, #5) are irrelevant to the claims made in the BBC article.