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Togo: Former Minister Arrested Amid Political Unrest
Marguerite Gnakadé, a former Togolese defense minister and critic of President Faure Gnassingbé, was arrested on Wednesday in Lomé for allegedly inciting military rebellion and potentially jeopardizing military stability, sparking outrage from opposition groups.
Togo: Former Minister Arrested Amid Political Unrest
Marguerite Gnakadé, a former Togolese defense minister and critic of President Faure Gnassingbé, was arrested on Wednesday in Lomé for allegedly inciting military rebellion and potentially jeopardizing military stability, sparking outrage from opposition groups.
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36% Bias Score
Togo's "Constitutional Coup": Gnassingbe Consolidates Power
Following a constitutional amendment, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe stepped down in May 2024 but retained significant power as head of the new Council of Ministers, prompting accusations of a "constitutional coup" and raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
Togo's "Constitutional Coup": Gnassingbe Consolidates Power
Following a constitutional amendment, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe stepped down in May 2024 but retained significant power as head of the new Council of Ministers, prompting accusations of a "constitutional coup" and raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
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52% Bias Score
Togo's Internet Restrictions Cause \$648,000 Daily Economic Losses
Internet restrictions in Togo since June 2025 protests have caused daily economic losses estimated at \$648,000, severely impacting businesses, particularly SMEs and startups reliant on digital services, and hindering Togo's digital transformation.
Togo's Internet Restrictions Cause \$648,000 Daily Economic Losses
Internet restrictions in Togo since June 2025 protests have caused daily economic losses estimated at \$648,000, severely impacting businesses, particularly SMEs and startups reliant on digital services, and hindering Togo's digital transformation.
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40% Bias Score
Calm Togolese Municipal Elections Amidst Political Tensions
Togo held municipal elections on July 17, 2025, amidst recent political tensions, with voting proceeding calmly despite a prior call to protest by the M66 movement that did not materialize; the election results are expected to significantly impact the country's future political stability.
Calm Togolese Municipal Elections Amidst Political Tensions
Togo held municipal elections on July 17, 2025, amidst recent political tensions, with voting proceeding calmly despite a prior call to protest by the M66 movement that did not materialize; the election results are expected to significantly impact the country's future political stability.
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44% Bias Score
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown
International arrest warrants were issued for Togolese bloggers and artists following violent crackdowns on protests against rising cost of living and for democracy; the government claims five deaths while the opposition claims seven; an investigation is underway.
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown
International arrest warrants were issued for Togolese bloggers and artists following violent crackdowns on protests against rising cost of living and for democracy; the government claims five deaths while the opposition claims seven; an investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
Togo: Amnesty International Condemns Killings, Torture During Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International demands independent investigations into the killing of at least seven protesters and the torture and arbitrary arrests of over sixty others during anti-government demonstrations in Togo, which involved security forces and militias, in late June 2024.
Togo: Amnesty International Condemns Killings, Torture During Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International demands independent investigations into the killing of at least seven protesters and the torture and arbitrary arrests of over sixty others during anti-government demonstrations in Togo, which involved security forces and militias, in late June 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Togo Battles Rising Jihadist Violence Amidst Information Lockdown
Since January 2025, at least 62 people have died in 15 jihadist attacks in northern Togo, linked to the instability in neighboring Burkina Faso, while the government's media restrictions hinder transparent reporting of the crisis.
Togo Battles Rising Jihadist Violence Amidst Information Lockdown
Since January 2025, at least 62 people have died in 15 jihadist attacks in northern Togo, linked to the instability in neighboring Burkina Faso, while the government's media restrictions hinder transparent reporting of the crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Togo to boost trade ties with Turkey through participation in Istanbul fairs
A delegation of Togolese economic operators will participate in the WorldFood Istanbul exhibition (September 2-5) and the Beton Fair (November 12-15) in Turkey, aiming to foster trade partnerships and access new technologies, reflecting Turkey's expanding economic presence in West Africa; in 2023, T...
Togo to boost trade ties with Turkey through participation in Istanbul fairs
A delegation of Togolese economic operators will participate in the WorldFood Istanbul exhibition (September 2-5) and the Beton Fair (November 12-15) in Turkey, aiming to foster trade partnerships and access new technologies, reflecting Turkey's expanding economic presence in West Africa; in 2023, T...
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36% Bias Score
Togo Holds Elections Amid Deadly Protests, Raising Regional Stability Concerns
Togo held local elections on July 17th, 2024, amid protests against President Faure Gnassingbe, resulting in at least seven deaths and raising concerns about regional stability due to Togo's strategic location as a transit hub.
Togo Holds Elections Amid Deadly Protests, Raising Regional Stability Concerns
Togo held local elections on July 17th, 2024, amid protests against President Faure Gnassingbe, resulting in at least seven deaths and raising concerns about regional stability due to Togo's strategic location as a transit hub.
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48% Bias Score
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants After Protests, Amidst Upcoming Elections
Following protests in Togo on June 26-28 resulting in conflicting reports of 5-7 deaths, the government issued arrest warrants for activists, citing concerns about regional destabilization; the government plans to hold municipal elections on July 17, closing land borders temporarily to ensure order.
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants After Protests, Amidst Upcoming Elections
Following protests in Togo on June 26-28 resulting in conflicting reports of 5-7 deaths, the government issued arrest warrants for activists, citing concerns about regional destabilization; the government plans to hold municipal elections on July 17, closing land borders temporarily to ensure order.
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52% Bias Score
Togo: Investigation Launched After Protest Deaths, New Demonstrations Planned
More than a week after protests against Togo's Faure Gnassingbé, an investigation into the deaths of 5-7 people found in Lomé waterways was announced, with new protests planned for July 16-17, coinciding with municipal elections.
Togo: Investigation Launched After Protest Deaths, New Demonstrations Planned
More than a week after protests against Togo's Faure Gnassingbé, an investigation into the deaths of 5-7 people found in Lomé waterways was announced, with new protests planned for July 16-17, coinciding with municipal elections.
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40% Bias Score
Togo Protests: Youth Revolt Against Gnassingbe Dynasty
Thousands protested in Lome, Togo from June 26-28 against constitutional reforms enabling President Faure Gnassingbe's indefinite rule, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries from the government's violent crackdown; the protests represent a generational rejection of the Gnassingbe ...
Togo Protests: Youth Revolt Against Gnassingbe Dynasty
Thousands protested in Lome, Togo from June 26-28 against constitutional reforms enabling President Faure Gnassingbe's indefinite rule, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries from the government's violent crackdown; the protests represent a generational rejection of the Gnassingbe ...
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40% Bias Score
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