The Latest Breaking News from Faure Gnassingbe

Togo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know

The Gnassingbe family has collectively ruled the West African country since 1967, and many Togolese want change.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?

Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe’s extended rule.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025

Togo Groups Say Recent Protests Left 7 Dead

At least seven people were killed and many others wounded during recent anti-government protests in the Togolese capital Lome, according to an initial count civic groups gave journalists Sunday.

International Business Times · Jun 29, 2025

Togo's opposition urges mass protests over delayed elections

Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections – due in two weeks – which the government said would allow for a second reading of a contested constitutional reform.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2024

Togo Opposition Calls For Protests Over Election Delay

Togo's opposition on Thursday called for a three-day mass protest to demonstrate against the government's decision to delay this month's legislative elections.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Togo Parliament To Review Contested Constitution Reform

Togo's leader Faure Gnassingbe has sent a controversial constitutional reform that would allow lawmakers to elect the president back to parliament for "a second reading", a government minister announced Friday.

International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024

Togo Lawmakers Adopt New Constitution

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024

Togo adopts new constitution, parliament set to elect president

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country.

France 24 · Mar 26, 2024

Ivorian troops on trial in Mali amid push for diplomatic end to row

Forty-six Ivorian troops whose detention by Mali has triggered a bitter diplomatic row reportedly appeared for trial at a court in Bamako. The news follows a "friendly working visit" by Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, who is mediating the ongoing dispute.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2023

West African leaders agree to create regional peacekeeping force

West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said.

France 24 · Dec 4, 2022