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Tag: Faure Gnassingbé
Togo parliament gives final approval to new constitution, denounced by opposition as ‘power grab’
Lawmakers in Togo have given final approval to a constitutional reform linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians ... Read More
African counter-terrorism summit: leaders call for more cooperation to address security challenges
African leaders have called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism at a high-level summit in Abuja, with Nigeria's president accusing the global community of ... Read More
Togo’s 20 April parliamentary elections postponed indefinitely amid constitutional controversy
Togo’s government has postponed legislative elections initially scheduled for 20 April to a later, unspecified date, citing "consultations" that were needed over the changes that ... Read More
Togo: political unrest brewing as opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests
Political unrest is brewing in Togo as opposition leaders and activists have called on citizens to protest against a new constitutional reform that could potentially ... Read More
At ECOWAS summit, West African leaders set terms for lifting Niger sanctions
At a recent summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), regional leaders decided to keep sanctions imposed on Niger after a July ... Read More
WAPPP, WAIPA poised to back Togo in luring private investment
The World Association of PPP Units & PPP Professionals (WAPPP) and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) are keen to help Togo attract ... Read More
U.S grant Togo $3 million to address displaced population fleeing terrorism
The U.S. have granted Togo $3 million to attend to around 60.000 people displaced in the north of the African country struggling to contain terrorism ... Read More
Togo, Canada keen to boost trade
Togo and Canada have expressed their keenness to increase trade between the two countries with a bilateral market estimated at $65.2 million in 2021. Mary ... Read More
Faure Gnassingbé to be sworn in on May 3 for fourth term
Togolese Head of State Faure Gnassingbé will be sworn in on Sunday, May 3, 2020, the President of the Togolese Constitutional Court, Aboudou Assouma, announced. ... Read More
Longtime leader Gnassingbé seeks fourth term in Togo’s election
Voters in Togo will head to the polls this weekend to choose between keeping a 50-year dynasty or a new leader. Long-standing President Faure Gnassingbé ... Read More