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Tue, 07 May 2024 04:41:15 GMT
Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger to Boost Domestic Supply
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has decided to improve the domestic power supply by cutting the sales to cross-border in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic and Togo.

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:41:02 GMT
Ruling Party Wins Overwhelming Parliament Majority
[DW] President Gnassingbe's UNIR party won 108 of the house's 113 seats. The divisive vote followed constitutional amendments earlier this year which could further extend Gnassingbe's 19-year rule.

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:41:07 GMT
Togo's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Poll in Victory for Longtime President
[RFI] Togo's legislative elections delivered a sweeping majority for the ruling party, the country's electoral commission announced late on Saturday. The results pave the way for President Faure Gnassingbé, already in power for nearly 20 years, ...

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:41:57 GMT
Togo Opposition Cries Foul As Election Vote Count Favours Government
[RFI] Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still underway. Regional observers, however, judged the polls to be free and fair.

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:37:37 GMT
Togo Has Adopted Major Constitutional Changes to Give Parliament More Power - How It Will Work
[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 president of the republic.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:42:17 GMT
Elections Against a Backdrop of Muzzling Dissenting Voices
[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 adoption of changes to the constitution, as Togolese vote in par...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:48:00 GMT
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 extend his grip on power after MPs signed off on controversial cha...

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:39:48 GMT
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.

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:19:12 GMT
Togo National Day
[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 between the United States and Togo remains firmly root...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:47:42 GMT
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 presidential term limits.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:15:07 GMT
Situation Tense After Vote in Parliament
[Agenzia Fides] Lomé -- 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 was drafted in secret. The new Charter pro...

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