Togo ruling party wins Senate election

19 mins ago Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, of plotting to unleash mayhem in the state starting from Monday, which could lead to wanton loss of life and property. In a statement released on Sunday, …

Togo holds first-ever senate vote despite opposition outcry

Municipal and regional councillors began voting on Saturday in Togo’s first-ever senatorial elections amid fears that President Faure Gnassingbe is looking to use the new constitution to hold on to power indefinitely. Several opposition parties have said …

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Togo Holds First Senate Vote Despite Opposition Protests

Togo’s municipal and regional councillors cast their votes on Saturday in the country’s first-ever senatorial elections, amid concerns that President Faure Gnassingbé may be seeking to extend his grip on power through constitutional reforms. Several …

The future of volleyball in Togo is promising!

The vision for volleyball in Togo was discussed this week at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, as FIVB President Fabio Azevedo met with the President of the Federation Togolaise de Volleyball (FTVB) Noël Kokou Tadegnon. The FTVB President …

Togo holds first-ever Senate elections

LOME, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Togo held its first-ever Senate elections on Saturday, marking a significant step toward establishing the Senate and the full operation of the bicameral system. In 2002, Togo amended its constitution to introduce a bicameral …

Importers abandon Nigerian ports, turn to Togo, Ghana amid rising charges

In less than a month, multiple government agencies, terminal operators, and shipping companies at Nigerian ports have raised their fees by nearly 100%, making cargo clearance unaffordable for many businesses. The Lagos port, in particular, has seen a sharp …

Togo’s Democratic Future in Question Ahead of the Senatorial Election

Togo is gearing up for its senatorial election, the first of its kind in the country and the beginning of a new constitutional era in the small West African nation. The election was initially scheduled for February 2 but was postponed by the current …

Togo to Hold Historic Senate Vote Despite Opposition Outcry

Togo will hold its first-ever senatorial elections on Saturday, solidifying a new constitution that opposition parties have strongly opposed, arguing it may enable President Faure Gnassingbe to maintain his grip on power indefinitely. Some parties have …

Togo to vote for first-ever senate despite opposition outcry

Togo’s first-ever senatorial elections will take place on Saturday, cementing a new constitution vehemently rejected by opposition parties that say it will let President Faure Gnassingbe hold on to power indefinitely. Several have said they will boycott …