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- Togo Government, Opposition Leader Meet, Agree to End Violence (Jul 22, 2005 Rome)
The recently elected president of Togo and the main opposition leader have agreed to work to end violence in the country.
- Togo Announces New Government (Jun 21, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's prime minister has announced the country's new cabinet.
- Togo's Opposition Rejects New Prime Minister (Jun 9, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's opposition has rejected the naming of a new prime minister, saying it does nothing to support reconciliation after months of violence and turmoil following the February death of the late, long-time leader, Gnassingbe Eyadema.
- Togolese President Rejects Proposals for Unity Government (Jun 8, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's president, Faure Gnassingbe, has rejected terms opposition leaders are demanding for a new government of national unity.
- Refugees Still Stream From Togo to Benin (May 27, 2005 Abidjan)
Hundreds of Togolese are fleeing every day into Benin, more than one month after disputed presidential elections that gave victory to Faure Gnassingbe, the son of the country's late, four-decade ruler, Gnassingbe Eyadema.
- Togo Opposition Leader Treated for Illness in Paris (May 21, 2005 Paris)
Togolese opposition leader Emmanuel Akitani-Bob is in Paris, undergoing medical checks and treatment.
- Togo Opposition Leader Treated for Illness in Paris (May 20, 2005)
Reports say Togo's leading opposition candidate, who lost disputed presidential elections, has been flown to Paris for treatment of a serious illness.
- Togo's Political Opponents Meet in Nigeria (May 19, 2005 Abidjan)
African leaders have brought together Togo's political adversaries to end a crisis following deadly and flawed elections which gave victory to the son of the country's late leader.
- Togo Foes Fail to Agree on Unity Government (May 19, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's political adversaries have failed to agree on a government of national unity at a summit of African leaders in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Togo President, Opposition to Meet Over Election Dispute (May 17, 2005)
Togo's newly elected president will meet Thursday with opposition leaders in an effort to resolve the nation's lingering political crisis.
- Rights Group: 790 Killed, 4,345 Hurt in Togo Election Violence (May 13, 2005 Lome)
The Togolese League of Human Rights said on Friday that 790 people have been killed and 4,345 hurt in political violence triggered by the election of Faure Gnassingbe to succeed his father as president of the West African nation.
- 'Dramatic Slowdown' in Togolese Refugees, Says UNHCR (May 10, 2005 Washington)
The number of refugees leaving Togo has slowed dramatically, according to the UN refugee agency.
- Togo's President Takes Oath of Office Amid Tension (May 4, 2005 Abidjan)
Faure Gnassingbe took the oath of office as president of Togo Wednesday, succeeding his father who had ruled the country for 38 years.
- Togo Calm as Gnassingbe Takes Over (May 4, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's new President Faure Gnassingbe, the son of the country's late leader, is to be sworn in Wednesday, after being declared the winner in elections marred by fraud and street violence.
- Togo's Court Certifies Victory of Gnassingbe, Opposition Urges Resistance (May 3, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's constitutional court has certified the results of last month's presidential election, which gave victory to Faure Gnassingbe, the son of the country's late ruler.
- More Than 16,000 Flee Togo Post-Election Violence (May 2, 2005 Lome)
More than 16,500 people have fled Togo to escape post-election violence which could re-erupt, diplomats warn, when the constitutional court officially confirms the results of the disputed presidential poll.
- UNHCR: Surge Of Togolese Refugees Into Benin And Ghana (May 2, 2005 Washington)
ThereÆs been a surge in the number of Togolese refugees crossing the borders into Benin and Ghana.
- African Delegation in Togo to Help End Post-Election Crisis (Apr 30, 2005)
A team of senior African leaders is in Togo to try to end a political crisis, following several days of rioting over disputed presidential elections.
- Foreigners Targeted in Togo's Post-Election Violence (Apr 29, 2005 Lome)
The disputed election results in Togo have unleashed anti-foreigner sentiments, mainly among the opposition, against nationals from the former colonial power France.
- Calm Returns to Togo's Capital But Thousands Flee Election Violence (Apr 28, 2005 Lome)
Scores of men, women and children watched by squads of paratroopers worked to clear the streets of TogoÆs capital of barricades and leftover debris on Thursday as calm returned after two days of rioting triggered by a disputed election victory.
- Togolese Human Rights Official Calls for ECOWAS Mediation (Apr 28, 2005 Washington)
Several thousand Togolese are fleeing the capital, Lome, and southern towns along the coast, following two days of deadly violence that killed at least 20 people and injured more than 100.
- Togolese Flee Election Violence in South (Apr 28, 2005 Lome/Anohe)
Several thousand Togolese are fleeing the capital, Lome, and southern towns along the coast, following four days of deadly violence in the wake of controversial elections.
- Togo Authorities Call for Crackdown on Violent Protesters (Apr 27, 2005 Lome)
Togo's interim government warns that security forces will detain all those acting illegally in the wake of increasing violence following controversial elections Sunday.
- Togo Poll Chaos Spreads, Hundreds Flee, Opposition Leader Declares Himself President (Apr 27, 2005 Lome)
Hundreds of people fled Togo in fear of their lives on Wednesday as deadly street battles between opposition protesters and security forces raged for a second straight day after the son of the late long-ruling ruler was declared winner of a disputed election.
- Togo's Capital Under Siege By Militants, Army (Apr 27, 2005 Lome)
Togo's controversially elected president, Faure Gnassingbe, the son of the country's late leader, is trying to organize a national unity government, as soldiers and angry militants terrorize parts of the capital, Lome.
- Son of Togo's Late Leader Wins Election, Sparking Riots (Apr 26, 2005 Lome)
The son of Togo's late leader Gnassingbe Eyadema who ruled Togo for 38 years, has won Sunday's controversial presidential election, sparking riots in the capital and calls for popular resistance by the opposition.
- Profile: Faure Gnassingbe, Togo's Contested President-Elect (Apr 26, 2005 Lome)
Togo's newly elected president Faure Gnassingbe is the son of Gnassingbe Eyadema who ruled 38 years until his death earlier this year.
- Faure Gnassingbe Declared Winner in Togo Presidential Election (Apr 26, 2005)
Togo's election commission says ruling party candidate Faure Gnassingbe is the winner of Sunday's presidential election.
- Togo's Political Rivals Agree to Unity Government (Apr 26, 2005 Abidjan)
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo announced Monday that Togo's two main political rivals have agreed to form a unity government, no matter who wins the presidential election.
- Togo Political Foes Agree to Form Unity Government in Attempt to Avert More Violence (Apr 25, 2005 Abuja)
Togo's political foes have agreed to form a government of national unity in an attempt to avert more violence following this weekend's disputed presidential elections.
- Election-Related Violence in Togo Continues, Results Awaited (Apr 25, 2005 Lome)
Togo's opposition is awaiting results from Sunday's presidential election, amid street violence that has killed several people and injured dozens.
- Violence Starts After Togo Presidential Poll (Apr 24, 2005 Lome)
Violence has broken out immediately after voting in controversial presidential elections in the West African state of Togo, with opposition activists saying police killed at least one protester.
- Togo Votes in Post-Eyadema Election (Apr 24, 2005 Lome)
Voters in the West African nation of Togo are turning out in large numbers to choose a successor to Gnassingbe Eyadema, who died earlier this year after four decades in power.
- Togo's Presidential Vote Begins Amid Tensions (Apr 24, 2005)
Togo's presidential election is under way Sunday, amid escalating tensions in the West African state.
- Togo Heads Toward Election Despite Fears of Violence (Apr 23, 2005 Lome)
Togo's interim leader has called for peace and security during Sunday's election, amid persistent fears violence will break out when results are announced.
- Togo Interior Minister Fired After Call to Delay Election (Apr 22, 2005 Lome)
The interim leader in the west African nation of Togo has replaced Interior Minister Francois Boko, after Mr. Boko's sudden call to cancel Sunday's election, amid fears of violence.
- US Concerned About Prospect of Vote-Rigging, Election Violence in Togo (Apr 22, 2005 Washington)
The United States Friday expressed deep concern about charges of irregularities in the run-up to Sunday's presidential election in Togo.
- Togo's President Assures Voters Elections Will be Held Sunday (Apr 22, 2005)
Togo's interim president has assured voters that Sunday's presidential election will be held as scheduled, despite a call by the interior minister for polling to be postponed amid rising tensions in the tiny West African country.
- Togo Interior Minister Calls for Suspension of Presidential Election to Avoid Bloody Conflict (Apr 22, 2005 Lome)
The holding of presidential elections in Togo appeared to be in doubt on Friday following a surprise call by the interior minister for the controversial poll to be suspended to prevent the country from sliding into bloody conflict.
- Togo Opposition Candidate Shuns Emergency Meeting (Apr 20, 2005 Abidjan)
The leading opposition candidate in Togo's upcoming presidential election is boycotting a meeting organized by a regional political bloc aimed at calming the security situation before the vote.
- Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Togo Pre-election Violence (Apr 18, 2005 Lome)
At least six people were killed and dozens were injured in weekend clashes between government and opposition supporters in Lome,the capital of Togo.
- Togo Protesters Demand Revision of Voters Lists (Apr 12, 2005 Washington)
In Togo, hundreds of people took to the streets today to protest what they call rigged voters lists.
- New Togo Protests Raise Doubts Ahead of Election (Apr 8, 2005 Abidjan)
The opening day of campaigning for Togo's presidential election has been marred by a confrontation between opposition supporters and security forces.
- Togo Police Break up Protest Over Election (Apr 8, 2005)
Police in the Togolese capital, Lome, have used tear gas to disperse protesters demanding a delay in this month's presidential elections.
- Togo's Opposition Demonstrates for Election Delay (Apr 6, 2005 Abidjan)
Supporters of Togo's main opposition candidate in the upcoming presidential election have clashed with security forces and pro-government activists on the streets of the capital, Lome.
- Togo Government, Opposition Agree on Election (Mar 30, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's main opposition and ruling parties have signed an agreement on supervising April elections.
- Togo Political Parties Stage Rival Demonstrations (Mar 26, 2005)
Opposition and government supporters have staged competing demonstrations in Togo's capital Lome, ahead of next month's presidential election.
- Togolese Opposition Leader Returns From Exile (Mar 19, 2005 Abidjan)
Togo's main opposition leader has returned to the capital Lome after a two-year absence.
- Togolese Opposition Chooses Presidential Candidate (Mar 15, 2005 Abidjan)
A coalition of opposition parties in Togo has decided upon a single presidential candidate to run in elections next month against the son of the country's late longtime ruler.
- Togo Pays Final Respects to Longtime Leader (Mar 13, 2005 Abidjan)
Thousands have gathered in Togo for the funeral of the late president Gnassingbe Eyadema who ran the country for nearly four decades.
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