Togo news bbc
Here are some recent news articles from BBC about Togo:
Latest News
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé wins re-election (February 2020)
- President Faure Gnassingbé has won re-election in Togo, according to official results. He secured 58.8% of the vote, while his main challenger, Agbeyome Kodjo, won 41.2%.
- Togo's opposition parties boycott presidential election (February 2020)
- Togo's main opposition parties have boycotted the presidential election, citing irregularities and a lack of transparency. The election is seen as a test of the country's democratic credentials.
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé to run for re-election (January 2020)
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé has announced that he will run for re-election in February 2020. He has been in power since 2005 and has been accused of human rights abuses and stifling opposition.
Recent News
- Togo's opposition leader arrested (December 2019)
- Togo's opposition leader, Jean-Pierre Fabre, has been arrested and charged with inciting violence. The arrest has sparked protests and calls for his release.
- Togo's government imposes curfew after protests (November 2019)
- Togo's government has imposed a curfew after protests turned violent, leaving several people injured. The protests were sparked by a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the president to serve two more terms.
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé to meet with opposition leaders (October 2019)
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé has agreed to meet with opposition leaders to discuss the country's political crisis. The meeting comes after months of protests and calls for reform.
Archived News
- Togo's opposition leader dies in custody (August 2019)
- Togo's opposition leader, Koblan Adekambi, has died in custody while being held on charges of treason. His death has sparked widespread protests and calls for justice.
- Togo's government cracks down on opposition (July 2019)
- Togo's government has cracked down on opposition parties, arresting several leaders and closing down opposition newspapers. The move has been criticized by human rights groups and the international community.
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé to run for re-election (June 2019)
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé has announced that he will run for re-election in 2020. He has been in power since 2005 and has been accused of human rights abuses and stifling opposition.