Togo’s parliament has greenlit sweeping constitutional changes, a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns among opposition groups and civil society. The amendments, approved by lawmakers, pave the way…
Togo
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Incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe secured a decisive victory in Togo’s presidential election, extending his family’s rule over the West African nation for a fourth consecutive term. The election, which was…
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Togo’s opposition is calling for renewed protests after lawmakers passed constitutional changes that could allow President Faure Gnassingbé to extend his rule. The changes, which have not yet been signed by the president, would scrap future direct presidential elections and give parliament the power to choose the president. This has angered the opposition, who argue it’s a ploy to keep Gnassingbé in power after his current term expires in 2025.
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Tensions escalate in Togo as opposition leaders face arrests following contested election results. Protests erupt across the nation amidst claims of electoral fraud and government suppression. The recent presidential vote,…