Togo

Unsavory developments in Togo

By Paul Ejime As widely expected, Togo’s national electoral commission has declared the ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) Party, as the overwhelming...

Togo dumps presidential system for parliamentary, adopts new constitution

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the West African country from a presidential to a parliamentary system. Adopting the new...

Benin, Togo, 6 other Francophone West African countries dump CFA, adopt new currency

…French President Macron endorses decision Eight French-speaking countries in the West African region have dumped the CFA, severing links with their former colonial...

4 shot dead in Togo protest clashes

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t least four people were shot dead on Wednesday in clashes between protesters and security forces in Togo’s two largest cities after soldiers...