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 parliament approves contested constitutional reforms Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup. Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2024
‘Don’t touch my constitution!’ Togolese resist reforms ahead of election Opposition figures accuse President Faure Gnassingbe of changing the rules so he can maintain his grip on power. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 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