Togo Has Adopted Major Constitutional Changes to Give Parliament More Power - How It Will Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
On 25 March 2024, Togo adopted a new constitution that transforms its presidential system into a parliamentary one. Under this new system, parliament has the authority to elect the… Read more »
Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Elections Against a Backdrop of Muzzling Dissenting Voices [press release]
AI London
Authorities in Togo must end their escalating crackdown on human rights including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly amid political tension around the… Read more »
Togo Heads to Polls Amid Claims of Power Grab By President Gnassingbé
RFI
Some four million Togolese are to vote Monday for legislative and regional elections that have been twice delayed. Opponents accuse longtime ruler Faure Gnassingbe of seeking to… Read more »
Togo National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »
Togo Revises Constitution to Eliminate Term Limits - an Explainer
ACSS
The ruling party's revision of the Togolese Constitution eliminates universal suffrage for the presidency while effectively shifting to a parliamentary system that evades… Read more »
Situation Tense After Vote in Parliament
Agenzia Fides
The situation in Togo remains tense. Opposition parties have joined forces to protest against the new Constitution adopted by the National Assembly on March 25, the text of which… Read more »
Togolese Authorities Release Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse With Conditions
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of journalist and La Dépêche publishing director Apollinaire Mewenemesse and calls for Togolese authorities… Read more »
Togo's Opposition Urges Mass Protests Over Delayed Elections
RFI
Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections - due in two weeks - which the government said would allow for a… Read more »
Could Togo's New Constitution Jeopardize Its Stability? [analysis]
FPRI
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Togo Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Detained for Defamation
CPJ
Togolese authorities must release journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, drop all legal proceedings against him, and reform the country's laws to prevent journalists from being… Read more »
Powerful Politicians Leverage Anti-Media Laws Against Media [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa MFWA condemns the detention of Apollinaire Mewenemesse by the police in Togo, and demands the unconditional release of the journalist. Read more »