In a show of strength, police officers in Togo deployed in large numbers across the capital Lome on Friday, putting an end to a rare demonstration against the government. On Friday morning, police ...

Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation. Faure Gnassingbe facing criticism over changes to the country’s constitution that could keep him in power indefinitely.

LOME, Togo — The family courtyard where Jacques Koami Koutoglo used to play football with his cousins in a working-class neighborhood in Togo 's capital now sits silent. The ball he once kicked ...

LOME - Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital to call for the resignation of longtime leader Faure ...

Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo's capital Lomé on Thursday (June 26, 2025), as President Faure Gnassingbé faced increasing pressure from critics ...

LOME (Reuters) - Togo leader Faure Gnassingbe has been given the powerful new role of President of the Council of Ministers which has no fixed term limit, parliament said - a move the opposition ...

Catholic bishops in Togo have warned of possible political upheaval following last year’s constitutional amendment that could see President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé hold office for life.

LOME (Reuters) -Togo has suspended broadcasts of French state-funded international news outlets RFI and France 24 for three months, its communications authority said on Monday, accusing them of a ...

Togo’s position leaves it well-placed either way. If the Alliance of Sahel States countries rejoin Ecowas, Togo keeps its influence. If they don’t, it still benefits from its neutrality.