African organizations challenge Togo’s constitutional changes before ECOWAS and au

African organizations raise constitutional concerns in Togo

A coalition comprising 43 African civil society organizations has formally petitioned both the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). Their collective action specifically addresses recent constitutional developments in Togo under the administration of President Faure Gnassingbé.

These influential organizations are actively seeking intervention and scrutiny from the prominent regional and continental bodies. They express profound apprehension regarding the implications of the current constitutional framework in Togo, highlighting a growing regional focus on upholding democratic governance and constitutional integrity across Africa.