Togolese Civil Society Election Coalition
Role: Domestic umbrella coordinating non-governmental observers; field monitoring, incident reporting, and joint reporting
Associated Country Togo
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Electoral Projects (where active)
Role: Supports capacity-building, civil society engagement, voter education, and transparency initiatives; partners with local CSOs.
Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI)
Role: National electoral authority; manages observer accreditation, polling procedures, counting, and transmission of results. Primary official partner for observer activities.
Presidential & Parliamentary Elections
In Togo, the Constitution creates a powerful, six-year term for the President of the Council of Ministers, who acts as the head of government and can be reelected indefinitely. This position is filled by the leader of the party with…
Ministère de l’Administration Territoriale, de la Décentralisation et du Développement des Territoires
The Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and Customary Chieftaincy manages local governance, decentralization, and traditional leadership in Togo. It supports communes through development and governance programs. It also oversees elections, administrative affairs, and coordination with regional/local authorities.
The high court of justice of Togo
The high court of justice of Togo originally empowered by the 1963 Constitution to ensure the regular conduct of presidential, vice-presidential, and legislative elections. While foundational in electoral oversight, its role was later refined—creating a clear separation between constitutional oversight…
Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Togo is responsible for organizing and supervising elections and referendums. It ensures transparency, fairness, and compliance with electoral laws throughout the electoral process. CENI manages voter registration, candidate validation, vote counting, and the…
Togo
Togo's politics are characterized by the long-standing rule of the Gnassingbé family, with Faure Gnassingbé's party, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), dominating the political landscape. A major recent change is the transition from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system, enacted by a new constitution in March 2024. Under the new system, the President of the Republic holds a symbolic role, while executive power is held by the President of the Council of Ministers, selected from the majority party, which is currently the UNIR.