Togo
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- September 27, 1992, provides for a multiparty system
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- common law system - refers to the French system
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, National Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
indigenous beliefs 51%, Muslims 20%, Christians 29%
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2010TogoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
- JUNE 23, 2009TogoDEATH PENALTY
TOGO ABOLISHES THE DEATH PENALTY
Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
- MAY 25, 2009TogoDEATH PENALTY
TOGO: JUSTICE MINISTER ANNOUNCES DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION
the Justice Minister of Togo, Kokou Biossey Kone', announced that the country will
- JANUARY 1, 2009TogoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
On June 23, 2009, Togo's parliament voted unanimously to abolish the death penalty.
- DECEMBER 12, 2008TogoDEATH PENALTY
the UN's top human rights official welcomed a decision by Togo to remove the death penalty from its penal code
the UN's top human rights official welcomed a decision by Togo to remove the death penalty from its penal code
- DECEMBER 10, 2008TogoDEATH PENALTY
TOGOLESE CABINET RESOLVES TO ABOLISH DEATH SENTENCE
Oulegoh Keyewa, the Togolese Minister for Communication and Culture, read a statement announcing
- JANUARY 1, 2008TogoDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007TogoDEATH PENALTY
Togo abstained on the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Togo abstained on the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- JANUARY 1, 2007TogoDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2006TogoDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
- APRIL 20, 2005TogoDEATH PENALTY
Togo voted against the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
Togo voted against the resolution on the death penalty at the 61st UN Commission on Human Rights.
- JANUARY 1, 2005TogoDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.
Premeditated murder and plots against the security of the State are capital crimes.