Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why has Togo changed its constitution?" was published on March 29, 2024 and runs 32 minutes.
March 29, 2024 ·32m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution which resulted in people taking to the streets in protest. The changes mean, parliament now has the power to elect the President for a single six-year term. It all sounds good in theory, so why are critics concerned? Also why does the United States and the United Nations refer to Guinea Bissau as a 'narco-state'?And the cost of cobalt mining in the DR Congo. Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Victor Sylver and Rob Wilson Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Episode Description
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution which resulted in people taking to the streets in protest. The changes mean, parliament now has the power to elect the President for a single six-year term. It all sounds good in theory, so why are critics concerned?
Also why does the United States and the United Nations refer to Guinea Bissau as a 'narco-state'?
And the cost of cobalt mining in the DR Congo.
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Victor Sylver and Rob Wilson Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi