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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.

Togolese divided on reforms as they vote on Monday

Togolese divided on reforms as they vote on Monday

The legislative elections in Togo following constitutional reforms could pave the way for President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family's decades-long rule.

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.

Togo bans election delay protests

Togo bans election delay protests

Togo has banned opposition protests scheduled for April 11 to 13, saying authorities had not been formally informed of the demonstrations.

Togo indefinitely postpones legislative elections

Togo indefinitely postpones legislative elections

The Togolese government has indefinitely postponed legislative elections initially scheduled for April 20.

Togo MPs to review controversial shift from presidential system

Togo MPs to review controversial shift from presidential system

Parliament had adopted a new law that would switch Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, sparking controversy.