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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.
Rights groups warn over campaign against Togo protest leaders
President has been in power since 2005 and took over from his father, who ruled the country for 38 years.
A Recent Analysis of the Pro-Democracy Togo Protests
As the nation’s rulers plot, the losers in this are the Togolese people yearning for freedom and democracy.
Thousands of Togolese protest against election reforms
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Togo’s capital Lome on Saturday, against President Faure Gnassingbe
African Poet Sending Peaceful Message in Sahara Region
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
Call for Reinvigorated African Democracy in 21st Century
Reinvigorated African democracy is vital to making the rise of Africa become the story of the 21st century
Togo’s Crucial Elections Declared Free and Fair
Monitors from African Union and ECOWAS delegations declare Togo’s crucial elections a success
Holding Crucial But Delayed Togo Elections
Can African state hold free and fair vote amid delayed Togo elections and crippling partisanship?
New Law Threatens Togo Freedom of Speech
Togo freedom of speech is only path towards full democracy if political class sets the right goals
Protests Begin as Togo Opposition Pressures President
Protests pit calls for election reform against government delays as Togo opposition pressures President: Protests continue to shake crucial African nation