Faure Gnassingbé, who has been president of Togo for 19 years.
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Given their impact on elections and democracy, it’s fair to consider the changes to Togo’s constitution a complete overhaul rather than a revision.
Play and storytelling are a crucial part of children’s cognitive development.
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Children benefit enormously from regular, cognitively stimulating interactions with their caregivers.
A worker sorting plastic bottles at a recycling plant in Lagos.
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Recycled plastics are not safe if the chemicals used in creating them in the first place are harmful.
West Africa is struggling to deal with increasing terrorist attacks.
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The terrorism discourse in Ghana shows how flawed views of the war on terror continue to shape thinking about security.
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Maman Creppy was one of Togo’s original Nana Benzes who had created a powerful wax cloth empire.
Africa’s secondary school enrolment rates still lag far behind those of other world regions’.
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The introduction of free education should follow a gradual process, starting with the lowest levels.
Scabies and other skin diseases are still common in Togo.
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Neglected tropical diseases of the skin are stigmatised, and may affect an individual’s quality of life
William Ruto (right) takes over from Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s president in 2022.
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Kenya’s electoral agency is tasked with enhancing and supporting constitutional democracy – any dysfunctions would have dire consequences.
Head nurse Luke Kanyang'areng’ with a visceral leishmaniasis patient at the Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital in Kenya.
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Every year, 1.7 billion people, most in the world’s poorest areas, are affected by NTDs. The diseases cause suffering, stigma, disability and sometimes death.
Using unsafe fuels for domestic cooking is a major contributor to carbon emissions in Togo.
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Togo can take bold actions to reduce climate change emissions and also improve the health of its citizens.
Roadside workshop with fireplace near Atakpamé, Togo.
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Experts say greater use of renewable energy via solar photovoltaic and hydro power is the best route to universal access to electricity in Togo.
Informal workers are a key part of African economies.
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Informal workers are victims of the smart city drive in Africa.
A group of armed Islamists gathered in Gao, northern Mali in 2012. Now such groups are seeking foothold in Togo.
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Recent attacks on Togo show that West African states must act quickly and decisively to stop the spread of violent extremism.
Mobile devices are becoming ubiquitous in Africa.
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To date, the program has provided nearly $10 million to roughly 137,000 of the country’s poorest citizens.
Vaccine confidence is essential if the pandemic is to be brought under control.
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Vaccinating a population requires a proactive approach to health promotion and community preparedness.
King Mswati III of eSwatini, Africa’s last absolute monarch, is facing growing demands for democracy and rule of law.
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There is more support for democracy among African people than is often recognised. Yet this can be undermined by election rigging and is lower in countries like Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa.
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Digital media shutdowns in Africa will lead to higher economic costs and greater public outrage.
Modern secession claims find their roots in the Trusteeship System of the UN.
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Colonial powers framed secessionism as a threat to state-building and not as an expression of self-determination
Nigeria’s president Buhari chairing the 55th ordinary session of the ECOWAS.
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ECOWAS needs to be decisive in enforcing its protocols and sanctioning members that flout the provisions of its protocols and policies.
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High quality antenatal care can improve maternal health in West and Central Africa by identifying and addressing underlying problems that can cause pregnancy complications.