Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Togo
Togo transitioned to a parliamentary republic with a new constitution promulgated in May 2024. Faure Gnassingbé now serves as President of the Council of Ministers, the powerful head of government, while Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové holds the largely ceremonial presidency. The bicameral legislature was fully established in 2025 amid opposition criticism of power entrenchment.
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President of the Republic Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové(since 2025)
Head of Government
President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbé(Union for the Republic)since 2025
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Ruling party
Voting Rights
Direct universal suffrage for members of the National Assembly and Senate
Recent Developments
- New constitution promulgated on May 6, 2024, shifting to parliamentary system
- Senate elections held in February 2025, followed by appointments in March
- Faure Gnassingbé sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May 2025
- Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové elected President of the Republic by Parliament in 2025
- First government of the Fifth Republic unveiled on October 8, 2025
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