Overview

• Togo’s media regulator accused the French outlets of broadcasting inaccurate and biased reports that undermined the stability of republican institutions.
• HAAC did not specify which broadcasts prompted its ruling but warned that press freedom cannot justify disinformation.
• Management of RFI and France24 said they were surprised by the suspension and reaffirmed their commitment to rigorous, independent journalism.
• Opposition parties and civil society groups have demanded President Faure Gnassingbé’s resignation and scheduled civil disobedience to begin on June 23 against constitutional changes.
• Police dispersed anti-government protests in Lomé on June 5 with tear gas and arrested dozens of demonstrators who were rallying over electricity price hikes and constitutional reforms.