May 05
Togo: Ruling Party Wins Overwhelming Parliament Majority
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… Read more »
April 27
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
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 »
March 18
Togo: Togoland - Germany's First and Smallest African Colony
Germany's 30-year rule in Togoland seemed relatively peaceful compared to other German colonies, and Togoland was promoted as "a model colony." But it was a self-serving myth for… Read more »
October 03, 2022
West Africa: Ousted Burkina Faso Leader Damiba in Togo After Coup - Govt
Togo's government has confirmed reports that Burkina Faso's ousted coup leader Paul-Henri Damiba fled there following a mutiny of junior officers. Meanwhile, ECOWAS envoys were… Read more »