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Togo · TogoOn 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…See the Story
Togo has adopted major constitutional changes to give parliament more power: how it will work
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Togo · TogoVoters in Togo headed to the polls on Monday for parliamentary elections that test support for a proposed new constitution that would scrap presidential elections and give lawmakers the power to choose the president.See the Story
Togo's parliamentary election tests proposal to prolong dynasty's rule
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Mohammed Bin Salman · TogoCustodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished Ramaphosa continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of South Africa steady progress and prosperity.See the Story
King, Crown Prince congratulate South Africa’s president on Freedom Day
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Lome · Lomefrom ESSIE KOMBATE in Lome, TogoTogo CorrespondentLOME, (CAJ News) – AHEAD of the elections in Togo, a French journalist has been arrested and deported. The country’s media regulatory body has suspended accreditation for foreign journalists covering the election. Generally, there are increasing threats to the media in the West African country towards the parliamentary and regional elections on Monday. This casts doubts over a credible poll. This…See the Story
Rising doubts over credible elections in Togo - CAJ News Africa
Togo · TogoTogo will head to the polls on Monday in legislative elections that follow a series of government crackdowns on opposition protests and the passing of a controversial new constitution that could allow the President to stay in power indefinitely.See the Story
Togo heads to 'controversial' legislative polls on Monday
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Togo · TogoTogo's legislative elections: What is at stake? luntu.lamani Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:19
TOGO - Togolese go to the polls on April 29 to elect new lawmakers and the country's first regional representatives, with political tensions high since the adoption of a divisive new constitution.After his father ruled Togo for nearly four decades before him, President Faure Gnassingbe - already in office himself since 2005 - is accused by critics of try…See the Story
Togo's legislative elections: What is at stake?
Togo · TogoLawmakers in Togo have given final approval to a constitutional reform linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup. Togo’s parliament had already adopted the amendments on 25 March, but following a backlash by the opposition who fear the […]See the Story