Category: Politics
Enlightened stewardship of the Republic of Togo under the magnanimous Faure Gnassingbé
“When the shepherd loves his sheep profoundly enough, he builds walls not to imprison them, but to protect them from…
Video: Abdoul Aziz Goma Addresses the UN on Repression in Togo
On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, a high-level side event…
Togo : Of Justice and Duty Toward Togolese
“What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” Hark, all nations! Hear these words from hearts heavy-laden with…
Togo: Revisiting The 60-Year Ongoing Struggles of Togolese, M66 – The New Breed
I wholeheartedly believe that misaligned international diplomacy plays a significant role in the ongoing challenges faced by the Togolese people.…
Hunger strike by Togo detainees swells to 39, rights group warns
Concern is growing in Togo as a hunger strike by political detainees at Lomé Civil Prison has expanded to 39…
UN expert Mary Lawlor raises alarm over health of political prisoners in Togo
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, has sounded a new alarm over the deteriorating…
Togo: 27 political prisoners appeal to the world through hunger strike
At least 27 political detainees held in Lomé’s civil prison have launched an indefinite hunger strike to protest what they…
Togo: President Faure Gnassingbé appoints new government, key allies retained
Despite protests, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, appointed a new government on Wednesday, October…
Togo’s prosecutor warns against online “abuses” as citizens decry intimidation
The Togolese government has sparked fresh controversy after the country’s public prosecutor, Talaka Mawama, warned against what he described as…
Togo summons EU Ambassador over “interference” in detention of Irish-Togolese citizen
Togo’s authorities summoned the European Union’s ambassador to Lomé on Friday, September 12, accusing the EU of “interference” following a…
Togo – European Parliament calls for immediate release of Abdoul Aziz Goma
The European Parliament on Thursday, September 11, 2025, adopted a strong resolution (2025/2862(RSP)) concerning the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma,…
Togo: UN Rapporteur raises alarm over hunger strike of political prisoner
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, has expressed deep concern over the case of…
From Canada, Togolese diaspora calls for end to Faure Gnassingbé’s rule
An international forum on Togo’s political crisis, held in Montreal alongside the General Assembly of the Coalition of the Togolese…
Togo – Civil society backs M66 call for August 30 mass protest
Several civil society and human rights organizations, including Front Citoyen Togo Debout and Novation Internationale, announced on Tuesday in Lomé…
Togo bans peace march honoring June protest victims
Togo’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Awaté Hodabalo, has banned a peaceful march planned by the association Novation Internationale, which was…
Togo: Civil society plans new protest in memory of June victims
In a renewed effort to demand justice and honor those killed during the June 2025 protests, several civil society organizations…
ICC urged to investigate bloody crackdown on protesters in Togo
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), along with the Human Rights League (LDH) and a coalition of Togolese lawyers,…
Bullet wounds contradict government’s drowning claim during protests in Togo
As outrage continues over the violent repression of recent protests in Togo, several testimonies collected by Amnesty International reveal a…
Togo: Catholic Bishops denounce ‘culture of lies’ as government links protest deaths to drowning
In the wake of violent crackdowns on protests in Togo, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued a powerful statement condemning…
Tensions flare in Togo amid protest bans and media restrictions
Clashes erupted Thursday between demonstrators and security forces in several neighborhoods of the Togolese capital, as tensions continue to mount…
Togo- Crise sociopolitique: L’opposition appelle Faure Gnassingbé à passer la main
Au Togo, l’opposition démocratique semble parler d’une seule voix. Des organisations de la société civile, ainsi que des formations politiques…
Togo unrest persists despite Aamron’s release
The release of Togolese rapper Aamron on June 21 has not slowed down growing public unrest. Activists are maintaining calls…
Amnesty International urges investigation into torture allegations in Togo
Amnesty International has called on Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against protesters arrested during early June…
French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
Panafricanism or political facade? Controversial MANSSAH summit faces boycott calls in Togo
As Lomé prepares to host the high-profile MANSSAH Conference from June 26 to 28, a rising wave of public dissent…
Togo: 56 released after protests, organizers call for new demonstrations
Togolese authorities have released 56 individuals arrested during protests on June 6 in Lomé. The demonstrations, driven by frustration over…
Togo’s youth protest as power tightens under Gnassingbé’s rule
Outrage is growing in Togo as youth-led protests intensify following the arrest of popular rapper Aamron and reports of abuses…
“No parties this time”: Togolese youth to lead their own revolt on June 6
A powerful wave of discontent is building in Togo as the country approaches June 6, a date now set by…
Ayité writes to Pope Leon XIV over Press repression in Togo
In exile since 2022, renowned Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Mensah Ayité has sent a powerful letter to Pope Leon XIV,…
Catholic bishops warn of political unrest in Togo
The Episcopal Conference of Togo has raised serious concerns about the country’s sociopolitical trajectory following recent constitutional changes. In a…
Togolese rapper Amron arrested: opposition denounces political repression
The arrest of Togolese rapper and activist Tchala Essowè Narcisse, known as Amron, has sparked strong condemnation from the opposition…
‘Not in our name’: Togolese diaspora against UNIR gathering in France
A controversial political gathering planned by supporters of Togo’s ruling party UNIR in Paris has sparked fierce backlash from the…
Togo gets a new President, but Faure Gnassingbé retains real power
Togo has officially inaugurated a new President of the Republic. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Kwassi Lanyo Savi de…
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé’s power extended without a presidential election
Togo’s political landscape has entered a new chapter as President Faure Gnassingbé continues his rule without a presidential election, following…
Togo’s 65th Independence anniversary sparks resistance movement
On what should have been a day of celebration marking Togo’s 65th independence anniversary, opposition political parties and civil society…
Togo and Qatar deepen ties in first political consultation session
Lomé hosted the inaugural session of political consultations between Togo and Qatar on Wednesday, April 23, marking a new chapter…
The UN backs Togolese president’s mediation role despite internal criticism
Two weeks after being appointed by the African Union as mediator in the ongoing crisis between Rwanda and the Democratic…
Video-Togolese student tricked into fighting for Russia speaks out from Ukrainian captivity
A recent video interview is gaining attention on social media, revealing the ordeal of Dosseh Koulekpato, a 27-year-old Togolese student…
AU : Opposition voices multiply against Faure Gnassingbé’s potential mediation role
The proposal to appoint Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as a mediator in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Togo’s ANC condemns AU’s consideration of Faure Gnassingbé as mediator in DR Congo-Rwanda crisis
Togo’s main opposition party, the Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC), has strongly condemned the possible appointment of President Faure…
Togolese press union decries journalist’s “manhandling” during electoral coverage
The Patronat de la Presse Togolaise (PPT), the national press union of Togo, has strongly condemned the police’s forceful arrest…
Togolese opposition and movements react to EU Resolution on Human Rights and Freedoms
On April 3, 2025, the Freedom Togo-Mouvement de Libération Nationale (Freedom Togo-MLN) expressed its satisfaction following the European Parliament’s adoption…
Togo : Opposition and Civil Society Demand Political Transition
Tensions are mounting in Togo as twelve political parties and civil society organizations jointly denounce the recent constitutional reform establishing…
Togo’s president appoints senators amid political controversy
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has officially appointed 20 new senators (10 men and 10 women), in accordance with a new…
Togo’s opposition forms new front against controversial Constitution
Togo’s opposition continues to strongly oppose the new Constitution, which was promulgated on May 6, 2024. On Monday, March 3,…
Togo: final results of Senate Elections announced despite opposition boycotts
In Togo, despite strong criticism and boycotts from the major opposition parties, the results of the February 15th elections have…
Court sent Togolese activist “Affectio” back to jail pending final ruling
Togolese activist Honoré Sitsopé Sokpor, widely known by his pseudonym “Affectio”, was sent back to prison on Wednesday following a…
Togo’s Ruling Party Dominates in the Controversial Senate Elections
The ruling party in Togo, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), has won a sweeping majority in the country’s first-ever…
Togo’s Senate Elections: A Milestone in Democracy or a Step Back?
Togo is holding its first-ever senatorial elections this Saturday, February 15, 2025, a landmark event under the country’s new parliamentary…
Togolese political prisoner Karrou Wawim dies after six years in detention without trial
Karrou Wawim, a Togolese opposition figure detained since December 2018, has died after a prolonged illness, multiple sources confirmed over…
Togo’s FM Robert Dussey criticizes international media’s portrayal of Africa
At the Berlin symposium marking the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference on Africa, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey emphasized…
Togo – Voices of protest emerge after arrest of a cyberactivist
The arrest of Togolese cyberactivist Sitsopé Sokpor, known online as “Affectio,” on January 12, 2025, has sparked various reactions from…
Togo’s first Senate Elections delayed: opposition warns of ‘Constitutional Coup’
Togo’s long-awaited first senatorial elections have been delayed by two weeks, with the new vote scheduled for February 15, 2024,…
Togo announces first Senate Elections amid opposition criticism
Earlier this month, the government of Togo announced in a statement that the country’s first-ever Senate elections will take place…
Freedom Togo-MLN urges international action in first political gathering
The recently founded Togo National Liberation Movement Freedom (Togo-MLN) held its first political assembly over the weekend, concluding with ten…
Freedom Togo-MLN to hold 1st political event this Saturday
The Freedom Togo-National Liberation Movement (Freedom Togo-MLN), a political movement formed in July 2024, is set to hold its first…