Togo has adopted major constitutional changes to give parliament more power: how it will work

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Togo has adopted major constitutional changes to give parliament more power: how it will work

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. This major change will likely enable President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005, to extend his 19-year tenure by another term. This reform, adopted on first reading by MPs, sparked protests among opposition leaders who hav…