The government seems determined to hold elections on December 20 and extend President Gnassingbé's rule, by any means necessary, writes Wolali Ahlijah for African Arguments. Read more »

The struggle for presidential term limits is not just an issue of electoral reform, it's also about the distribution of power in Togo, writes Anja Osei for The Conversation. Read more »

But I believe there's a silver lining to the dark cloud over Africa's politics. African autocrats are slowly being eased out. Incumbents might tinker with the rules of the game, ... Read more »

The talks are geared at ending a six-month political stand-off that has seen thousands take to the streets in almost weekly protests against the ruling party. Read more »

Political leaders have entered a third day of dialogue in an attempt at ending the political standoff which has seen protests by citizens on an almost weekly basis.   ... Read more »

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Ivorian counterpart Alassane Ouattara have expressed concern that political instability in Togo, if not averted, could have regional ... Read more »

Months of anti-government protests have seen at least 16 people killed. This has led the government  to ban all week-day demonstrations but the opposition insists the ban is ... Read more »

Protests broke out across the country in August over President Faure Gnassingbe's proposal to amend the constitution by removing presidential term limits. Read more »

The opposition is protesting against Constitutional reform recently announced by President Faure Gnassingbé, who has ruled the West African nation since the death of his ... Read more »

The protest, which was originally scheduled for August, has now been postponed to the sixth and seventh of September, reportedly for logistical reasons.   Read more »