In Togo, there is growing concern as the terms of parliament members are nearing their end in just three months. However, there’s still no official schedule set for the legislative and regional elections, which were originally planned for the year’s end. This absence of clarity has raised worries among the opposition, prompting them to call for discussions to ensure a “smooth transition of power” in the country.
Among the ousted ministers, notable departures include Minister of State Payadowa Boukpessi and Professor Akodah Ayewouadan.
As part of the inaugural edition of the “Lomé Peace and Security Forum” (LPSF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Nationals Abroad launched a call for applications on June 19, 2023. The purpose was to select twenty young Africans with the most compelling messages advocating for peace and the future of Africa. The results were unveiled yesterday evening.
In Togo, the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Monday, August 21st, the disqualification of Togolese citizen Esso-hana Ware and his conviction by the judiciary for multiple registrations on the recently updated electoral lists.
Despite the controversy surrounding voter registration in Zone 1, Greater Lomé, opposition parties in Togo have decided to move forward. While some prefer radical approach, such as protests and procedures, others take a more measured attitude: To take part in the race
At the end of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday June 16 2023, the Conference of Bishops of Togo (CET) asked the government for the “release of political prisoners”.
The President of the Constitutional Court of Togo since 2007, Aboudou Assouma died at the age of 78 following a long illness, we learned at the start of the weekend.
The Togolese opposition group, the Dynamics for the Majority of the People (DMP) released a statement on Thursday about its remarks relating to the ongoing voters registration inside the country. The DMP denounces the Registration of minors as well as foreigners on the electoral list.
As part of the parliamentary and municipal elections this year in Togo, voter registration will resume inside the country after the adjournment of the operation.
In Togo, the electoral census in zone 1 has been extended until Monday, May 8, 2023. It was originally scheduled to end this Saturday.
