Why the World Should Not Ignore Togo’s Political Crisis
Why the World Should Not Ignore Togo’s Political Crisis (Published: February 2020) by Komlan Eyram Mensah Dossou In the heart of West Africa lies a country too often ignored by international headlines: Togo. Yet beneath the surface of calm that the government projects, lies a deeply rooted political crisis — one that has stolen the futures of millions. For decades, the Gnassingbé family has ruled Togo with an iron grip. And though the world celebrates democratic gains elsewhere, Togo remains an outlier. In 2020, Faure Gnassingbé secured yet another term in office through elections marred by irregularities, voter intimidation, and suppression of the opposition. As an activist and advocate for democratic reform, I, Komlan Eyram Mensah Dossou , call on the global community to stop turning a blind eye. Silence is complicity. Why does Togo matter? Because every life matters. Because every citizen deserves the right to vote in free and fair elections. Because oppression anywhere thr...