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Togo reappoints PM under new constitution

Togo reappoints PM under new constitution

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has reappointed Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe as the country's prime minister.

Togo's top court confirms ruling party's election win

Togo's top court confirms ruling party's election win

Togo's constitutional court has confirmed the provisional results of the country's April 29 legislative election that saw the ruling party win 108 out of 113 seats.

Togo threatens to ban Radio France Internationale

Togo threatens to ban Radio France Internationale

The Togolese government has threatened to ban Radio France Internationale terming its coverage of happenings in the country "unbalanced."

Togo ruling party sweeps regional council elections

Togo ruling party sweeps regional council elections

Togo's ruling party the Union for the Republic has won 137 out of 179 regional councillor seats, the electoral board has announced.

Togo's ruling party wins landslide in parliamentary elections

Togo's ruling party wins landslide in parliamentary elections

President Gnassingbe's Union for the Republic party won a majority in Togo's parliament, following a divisive constitutional reform criticised by opposition parties.

Togo holds elections after controversial constitutional reform

Togo holds elections after controversial constitutional reform

The elections come after lawmakers approved a reform earlier this month creating a new prime minister-style post.

Togo opposition calls for massive election turnout

Togo opposition calls for massive election turnout

Togo's opposition has urged its supporters to show up in large numbers for the legislative elections on April 29, 2024.

Togo opposition asks Ecowas court to block constitution reforms

Togo opposition asks Ecowas court to block constitution reforms

The reforms will shift the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and would potentially allow the president to extend his tenure.

Togo constitution triggers 'lack of change' fears

Togo constitution triggers 'lack of change' fears

Opposition and a section of civil society groups fear that Togo's new constitution, which has changed the method of electing the president, will only cement the status quo.

Togo parliament passes contested constitution reform

Togo parliament passes contested constitution reform

The opposition says the reform will shift the country to a parliamentary system that will allow the president to be in office indefinitely.

Togo journalist freed after arrest over 'fake news'

Togo journalist freed after arrest over 'fake news'

Togolese journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse was arrested in March for allegedly publishing "fake news."

Togo sets date for delayed parliamentary elections

Togo sets date for delayed parliamentary elections

Tension has been building over a proposed constitutional reform which will allow the National Assembly to directly elect the president.