Togo: Government promises 22 democratisation moves

Togo is hoping to restore normal diplomatic and economic relations with the European Union by promising to adopt a series of reforms aimed at improving democracy in the country and respect liberties. Togolese government delegates opened talks with EU representatives in Brussels on 14 April. The Togolese government subsequently drew up a list of 22 commitments, promising, amongst other things, "to guarantee political parties the ability conduct their activities without fear of harassment" and "to ensure a transparent and democratic electoral process in the coming six months".