This series of legal wins was capped off by a ruling from the Durban High Court on Monday, where the African National Congress (ANC) sought to prevent MK from using a name and logo reminiscent of the ANC’s disbanded military wing.
Under the proposed changes, while the presidency would become largely ceremonial, Gnassingbé would be eligible to remain in office until 2031, and subsequently assume a new role as the "president of the council of ministers," effectively the prime minister.
Speaking at his first campaign rally in the capital, N'Djamena, Déby, who is also a military officer, affirmed his commitment to the people.
According to Amegakpo, this election presents a pivotal opportunity for the opposition.
The focus of this election cycle is the legislative race, which is expected to play a critical role in determining the next leader of Togo.
His reinstatement as a candidate by the Electoral Court has sparked widespread debate and necessitated a definitive interpretation of the law, prompting the Electoral Commission's appeal to the highest court in the land.
During a forum on April 4th, hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council and supported by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), political actors alongside civil society representatives gathered to validate this new Code of Conduct.
Togo's parliament voted in late March to transition the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system. This move sparked widespread public outcry, prompting the presidency to send the constitutional reform proposal back to parliament for further consideration.
With the general election looming in May, housing is surprisingly absent from the top of the agenda for most political parties
The discussions aim to address the public's concerns and explain the shift from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system, a change ratified by the parliament on March 25
This ruling comes after the electoral commission last month disqualified him due to a contempt of court conviction, which involved a sentence exceeding 12 months.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, announced the formation of a new government on Friday, introducing a cabinet comprising 25 ministers and 5 junior ministers.
The phrase "Ma fhemna walou" (We didn't understand anything) has become emblematic of the public's reaction, trending across social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
