In West Africa’s Togo, a significant political transformation is underway, spearheaded by President Faure Gnassingbé. Since rising to power in 2005 after a family dynasty that began with a 1967 coup, Gnassingbé has pushed for a constitutional amendment. This change, enacted on March 25, 2024, transitions Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system. The […]
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