Politics of Togo

In Togo, the type of government is a Presidential republic. In Togo, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The head of the government is Faure Gnassingbé. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Togo lasts until 1 January 2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Togo lasts until 01/01/2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Togo is 1.944. Due to strong law enforcement presence and high social responsibility, Togo is very safe by international standards. The strength of legal rights index for Togo is 6. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Togo received 241.4 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 542.7 USD.

Government

In Togo, the head of the government is Faure Gnassingbé. The government system of Togo is a Presidential republic. In Togo, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral National Assembly.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Togo is a member of.

Togo is a member of the United Nations (UN). Togo is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Togo is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Togo became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Togo is part of, click on Togo membership in international unions.

Freedom in Togo

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Togo is 2. Citizens in Togo experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Togo, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Togo click on Freedom in Togo.