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Togo articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Togo.​ Togo is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, the "structure of the electoral system has largely ensured that the President and his party remain in power". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa archive.

Togo Law Lets President Rule for 10 More Years

by DC Editors - May 10, 2019

Togo Law Lets President Rule for 10 More Years

A change in Togo’s law voted through on Thursday would allow longstanding President Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power potentially until 2030.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Term Limits, Togo

Probe of Businessman Highlights Undue French Influence in Africa

by DC Editors - April 26, 2018

French Influence in Africa

France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, France, Guinea, Togo, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Rights groups warn over campaign against Togo protest leaders

by DC Editors - February 15, 2018

Togo protest leaders

President has been in power since 2005 and took over from his father, who ruled the country for 38 years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Togo, West Africa

A Recent Analysis of the Pro-Democracy Togo Protests

by DC Editors - February 9, 2018

Pro-Democracy Togo Protests

As the nation’s rulers plot, the losers in this are the Togolese people yearning for freedom and democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Togo, West Africa

Thousands of Togolese protest against election reforms

by DC Editors - February 4, 2018

Togolese protest against election reforms

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Togo’s capital Lome on Saturday, against President Faure Gnassingbe

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Togo, West Africa

African Poet Sending Peaceful Message in Sahara Region

by DC Editors - March 20, 2014

Demanding some action now

Continent-wide fame of prize-winning Nigerian poet and social critic Tade Ipadeola is result of career and work steeped in most vital questions of modern life in fast changing Africa

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Political Artwork, Togo

Call for Reinvigorated African Democracy in 21st Century

by DC Editors - January 17, 2014

Nigeria Opposition Vote Nigeria Opposition Offer New Plans

Reinvigorated African democracy is vital to making the rise of Africa become the story of the 21st century

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Togo, Worldwide

Togo’s Crucial Elections Declared Free and Fair

by DC Editors - July 27, 2013

Togo's crucial elections a success

Monitors from African Union and ECOWAS delegations declare Togo’s crucial elections a success

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Togo, West Africa

Holding Crucial But Delayed Togo Elections

by DC Editors - July 25, 2013

Delayed Togo Elections Togo Freedom of Speech

Can African state hold free and fair vote amid delayed Togo elections and crippling partisanship?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Togo, West Africa

New Law Threatens Togo Freedom of Speech

by DC Editors - February 19, 2013

Delayed Togo Elections Togo Freedom of Speech

Togo freedom of speech is only path towards full democracy if political class sets the right goals

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Togo, West Africa

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