A Togolese opposition supporter during protests over alleged electoral fraud in 2005. EPA/Nic Bothma August 1, 2018 A tug of war in Togo over term limits and the distribution of power Anja Osei, University of Konstanz Togo illustrates the difficulty of moving away from personalised politics.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Joseph Kabila. Time to step aside. Reuters/Kenny Katombe February 15, 2018 With a busy election schedule, Africa needs a reversal of the old order Mohamed M Diatta, Sciences Po Africa needs strong institutions. But they can only be built if there’s a change in leadership.
A placard “leave the power” being held by a demonstrator during a protest against President Faure Gnassingbe in Lome. Noel Kokou Tadegnon/Reuters September 27, 2017 Togo: will the people finally dethrone the Gnassingbé dynasty? Meera Venkatachalam, University of Mumbai The seeds of discord that were planted in independent Togo have resulted in ethnic divisions, and a state that has long been ruled by family. But recent protests could mean things are about to change.