TOGO will hold its inaugural Senate elections on February 2, marking a key milestone in implementing its contentious constitutional overhaul. Critics argue the reforms are a calculated move to extend President Faure Gnassingbé’s 18-year grip on power. The new system, which…
TOGO’S President Faure Gnassingbe has reappointed Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe as the country’s prime minister for a six-year term, marking her second tenure in the position. The reappointment was announced on Thursday by the president’s office. Tomegah-Dogbe’s return to the role comes…
TENSIONS run high in Togo as citizens cast their ballots in legislative elections against the backdrop of contentious constitutional amendments, with opponents alleging a move to entrench President Faure Gnassingbe’s family’s grip on power. The electoral process follows recent reforms…
TOGO’S government has declared a planned three-day opposition protest this week as illegal, escalating tensions in the West African nation amid arrests of opposition figures and legislative changes aimed at scrapping presidential elections. The interior and security ministries issued statements branding the upcoming…
TENSIONS escalate in Togo as nine opposition politicians advocating against constitutional reforms, potentially extending President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule, have been arrested, a spokesperson for the opposition coalition revealed on Thursday. The arrests come amidst a mounting opposition campaign against proposed constitutional changes that…
TOGO’S government announced on Wednesday the postponement of legislative elections scheduled for April 20, following the approval of highly contentious constitutional reforms. The move comes amidst escalating tensions fuelled by opposition claims that the reforms were designed to consolidate President Faure…
TOGO has ushered in a new era with the adoption of a revised constitution, a move that extends presidential terms and could prolong President Faure Gnassingbe’s family rule, which has endured for over five decades. The newly enacted constitution, approved…
