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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Opponents Slam Togo's New Constitution As Ploy for Gnassingbé to Stay in Power
RFI
Togo's presidency has asked the parliament for a "second reading" of a controversial constitutional reform approved last week following public outcry over what opponents say is a… Read more »
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 »
New Law Puts Electing President in Parliament's Control
allAfrica
The Togolese parliament adopted a new Constitution that changed the country's presidential system of government to a parliamentary one, France24 reported. Read more »
Not Yet Known When Constitution Change Will Kick In
Togonews
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system. Read more »