On Account of Election Observers in Togo

March 11, 2010

During the 2005 presidential elections, which were largely contested by the international community, Faure Gnassingbe was elected president.

Election Observation, Election Procedures, Electoral Systems, Elections, Post-conflict

Post-Election Atmosphere in Togo

March 09, 2010

Saturday, March 6 at exactly 7:00 pm, TV and radio channels suddenly halted their programming. The streets were also deserted. Everyone was waiting for the news of who had won the election.

Election Observation, Elections, Civil Society, Election Disputes, Post-conflict

A Brief Account of Election Day in Togo

March 04, 2010

It is 5 pm GMT in Togo, and the polls are currently closing. Today looked, sounded, and felt like a Sunday in Lome. The roads were completely deserted – only a few military trucks roamed some parts of town; shops were closed, as were banks, markets, and most workplaces.

Election Observation, Public Opinion, Election Procedures, Electoral Systems, Elections

Election Day in Togo

March 04, 2010

As Togolese citizens cast their ballots today, March 4, IFES elections experts in Togo, Amourlaye Toure and Paul Chick, give us a glimpse into the campaign period.

Election Observation, Election Procedures, Elections, Election Disputes, Civil Society

Togo Heads to the Polls

March 03, 2010

On Thursday, March 4, the Togolese people will be heading to the polls to elect a new president. If these elections go well and the population considers them to be valid, they could be a step in the right direction in the country's democratization.

Elections, Election Observation, Civil Society, Governance, Political Parties

Togo: Election Assistance Project, December 11, 1993 - January 29, 1994, Final Activity Report

March 1994

Election Observation, Elections, Civil Society, Election Procedures, Election Law

IFES Election Assistance Project: Togo, Final Activity Report (July 28 - August 23, 1993)

September 1993

This report summarizes IFES’ technical election assistance project in Togo, conducted in summer 1993.  Working with the Togolese Electoral Commission, the project’s aim was to strengthen Togo’s capacity to administer well-organized, free and fair elections.

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Elections, Legal Framework

Guide des Scrutateurs

January 1993

“Guide des Scrutateurs” is a guide, available in French, created by the National Electoral Commission of Togo which explains to polling agents how to go about their duties when counting votes on Presidential Election Day in January 1993. The Commission seeks to provide clear instructions to workers as to ensure transparency. The document includes a diagram of polling tables, forms to fill out about ballots, and rules and regulations for polling agents to follow.

Election Procedures, Election Management, Elections, Civic Education, Election Ballots

Togo: A Pre-election Assessment Report, March 30, 1992

March 30, 1992

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Elections, Electoral Systems