In Togo’s rural communities, women bear much of the family responsibilities. However, they remain committed to their communities’ development despite the socio-cultural pressures.
As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations.
The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023.
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe on Monday named the first-ever female prime minister to head the government in the West African nation.
Victoire Tomegah Dogbe, 60, replaces Komi Selom Klassou, who resigned on Friday.
For the first time in Togo’s history, the national assembly will be presided by a woman: Yawa Tsegan Djigbodi is the new president of this assembly.
A total of 159 women candidates will compete for a seat in the parliament of Togo in the upcoming elections that will be held next July 25. There are 1174 candidates, of which 13.5% are women.
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Togo’s moderate opposition Democratic Convention of African People (CDPA) made history when it endorsed for the first time, a woman candidate for the country’s upcoming presdential elections.
The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the National Assembly 81 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms.