Togo election news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the elections in Togo:

Latest News

Togo's opposition leader, Jean-Pierre Fabre, has been arrested and charged with "inciting violence" ahead of the country's presidential election, scheduled for February 28, 2020. (Source: Reuters, February 24, 2020)
The African Union has called for calm and restraint in Togo ahead of the election, urging all parties to respect the democratic process. (Source: Africanews, February 25, 2020)
The European Union has also expressed concerns about the election, calling for a "free, fair, and transparent" process. (Source: EUobserver, February 26, 2020)

Background

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé has been in power since 2005, and his term is set to expire in April 2020. He is seeking a fourth term in office.
The opposition has been calling for Gnassingbé to step down, citing concerns about human rights abuses and electoral fraud.
The election is seen as a crucial test of democracy in Togo, which has a history of authoritarian rule.

Key Issues

The opposition has accused the government of using state resources to campaign for Gnassingbé, and of restricting the freedom of the press and civil society.
The government has denied these allegations, and has accused the opposition of seeking to destabilize the country.
The election is also seen as a test of the country's ability to hold free and fair elections, following a series of disputed polls in recent years.

International Reaction

The United States has called for a "free, fair, and transparent" election, and has urged all parties to respect the democratic process.
The French government has also expressed concerns about the election, calling for a "peaceful and democratic" outcome.
The African Union has called for calm and restraint in Togo, urging all parties to respect the democratic process.

Timeline

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