Togo articles
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Togo constitution: Parliament passes reforms likened to coup
Togo's parliament has given final approval to a new constitution extending the president's term, after critics denounced the move as a coup.
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Border restrictions impact businesses and residents amid Togo elections
As Togo braces for its crucial elections, businesses and residents along the Togo border are feeling the brunt of tightened restrictions on movement. With the polling day looming, authorities have implemented stringent measures, impacting both commerce and personal travel. Reports from the border paint a picture of frustration and disruption. Businesses reliant on cross-border trade […]
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Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report
Authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefully, Amnesty International said in a report published Wednesday, ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled to take place at the end of this month. Amnesty International said in its annual report on human rights around the world that two newspapers in Togo were forced to close for several months last year, while a number of journalists were arrested or hit with hefty fines after reporting on...