2026-03-31

Gabon: Tournons La Page launches a new momentum for democratic and inclusive governance

Members of Tournons La Page Gabon (TLP-Gabon) launched, on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Libreville, the project “For Democratic and Inclusive Governance in Gabon: Fostering Dialogue and Citizen Participation,” funded by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Gabon. The launch ceremony was attended by the Gabonese Minister of Reform and Relations with Institutions, François Ndong Obiang, the European Union Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, as well as several other officials from the Ministries of the Interior and Justice.

2026-02-25

Réformes constitutionnelles au Bénin : entre acquis démocratiques et préoccupations légitimes

Les Béninois et les Béninoises se rendront aux urnes le 12 avril prochain dans le cadre de l’élection présidentielle, pour laquelle seuls deux candidats sont en lice. À quelques semaines de ce rendez-vous majeur, Tournons La Page revient sur les réformes constitutionnelles qu’a connues le pays au cours des deux quinquennats du président sortant, Patrice Talon, qui achève son second et dernier mandat conformément à la Constitution. En tant qu’organisation engagée dans la promotion de la gouvernance démocratique en Afrique, Tournons La Page salue les avancées significatives enregistrées, tout en exprimant de vives préoccupations quant à la méthode et à l’esprit ayant accompagné ces révisions.

2026-01-26

Presidential election in Congo: Tournons La Page sounds the alarm over abuses and unveils its roadmap to defend democracy

Congolese citizens will head to the polls in less than two months for a presidential election in which President Denis Sassou-Nguesso—who was in power from 1979 to 1992 and continuously since 1997—is running for a fifth term. Despite more than 40 years at the helm of the country, he shows no intention of relinquishing power. Faced with this situation, marked by the increasing entrenchment of the political and electoral system, members of Tournons La Page Congo (TLP-Congo) refuse to give in to resignation. Meeting on January 23, 2026, in Brazzaville during a strategic workshop, they adopted their 2026–2027 Action Plan, structured around a central question: “What strategy should TLP-Congo adopt in the face of current democratic challenges?”

2026-01-08

In Togo, four figures behind Tournons La Page’s victory in 2025

Honoré Sitsopé Sokpor, known as Affectio; Abdoul Fadel Ouattara, known as Prince Fadel, an engaged artist; Armand Agblézé, President of the Synergy of Youth for Social Development (SJDS), an organization that is a member of Tournons La Page Togo (TLP-Togo); as well as Oséi Agbagno, a member of the SJDS, all members of TLP-Togo, are among the 1,511 detainees granted a pardon according to the Togolese Council of Ministers’ session of December 30, 2025. They were released on December 31, 2025.

2025-12-22

Guinea: Tournons La Page publishes a damning report on serious human rights violations and the repression of dissenting voices

Conakry, 22 December 2025 – Tournons La Page (TLP) today publishes a detailed report documenting serious violations of human rights and public freedoms in Guinea over the period 2022–2025. The report highlights a continued deterioration of fundamental rights, characterized by increased repression of dissenting voices and the progressive shrinking of civic space.

2025-12-04

Faure Gnassingbé: A democratic speech asking twenty years of repression in Togo

"Democracy cannot tolerate a monologue. It is enriched by debate." This phrase, slipped into Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé’s speech before Parliament convened in Congress on December 2, 2025, in Lomé, is meant to symbolize a so-called “new institutional era” inaugurated by the Constitution that came into force over a year ago. Yet behind this rhetorical display, nothing changes. As a recent report by Tournons La Page demonstrates, Faure Gnassingbé has tightened his grip on the system: tailor-made constitutional revisions, contested electoral processes, and a security apparatus deployed as a safeguard. The rhetoric of openness poorly conceals the continuity of a carefully consolidated power.

2025-10-22

Togo: 20 civil society organizations demand the release of the 48 Gen Z activists still in detention

Since June 5, 2025, at least 133 young Togolese activists who have spoken out or gathered peacefully to voice civic demands have been arbitrarily arrested - 48 of whom remain in detention. Twenty national and international civil society organizations are now calling for their immediate and unconditional release and expressing deep concern over the closing civic space in Togo since the establishment of the Fifth Republic.

2025-10-19

Côte d'Ivoire: Tournons La Page denounces the repressive drift and the stifling of freedoms on the eve of the presidential election

As Côte d’Ivoire prepares for a new presidential election in which the incumbent president, Alassane Ouattara, is seeking a fourth term, Tournons La Page Côte d’Ivoire (TLP-CI) is sounding the alarm over the growing acts of repression, the shrinking of civic space, and the establishment of a climate of fear. In a statement dated October 18, 2025, we denounce an authoritarian drift that threatens democracy and urgently call on the authorities to respect fundamental freedoms, end police violence, and engage in genuine political dialogue to prevent another national crisis.

2025-10-03

General Assembly: Tournons La Page renews its leadership and reaffirms its commitment to democracy

From September 22 to 24, 2025, Tournons La Page (TLP) held its General Assembly in Dakar, bringing together representatives from around fifteen countries in Africa and Europe. This meeting confirmed the vitality of our movement and the strength of a universal civic commitment to democracy.

2025-08-21

Côte d'Ivoire - présidentielle d'octobre 2025: TLP pointe la faible communication de la CEI pendant le contentieux électoral

Tournons La Page Côte d’Ivoire (TLP-CI) a présenté, lors d’une conférence de presse animée, ce jeudi 21 août 2025 à Abidjan, les conclusions d’un monitoring réalisé du 17 mars au 4 juin 2025 sur la communication de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI) au cours du contentieux relatif à la liste électorale. La séance a été présidée par la coordinatrice nationale de TLP-CI, Yvonne Toba, en présence du secrétaire général de TLP-CI, Kalifa Isaac Diomande, du responsable du projet de monitoring, Hermann Gama, et de Marie Ursule Koutouan, représentante des moniteurs. Ce projet a été mis en œuvre avec l’appui de l’European Partnership for Democracy.

2025-08-21

Burundi: civil society calls for the extension of the UN Special Rapporteur’s mandate

August 20, 2025 — Tournons La Page Burundi and forty-five other national and international human rights organizations addressed an open letter to the member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In it, they express their “deep concern” over the persistence of a climate of impunity and the serious and systematic human rights violations taking place in the country.

2025-07-30

Alassane Ouattara: the president who promises to leave… but never does

It was a promise. A red line. A solemn declaration before the Ivorian people and the world. In October 2020, while seeking a highly controversial third presidential term, President Alassane Ouattara stated: "This is enough. It’s a sacrifice I’m making for this year. So, for 2025, it would be difficult, even impossible, for me to be a candidate."

2025-07-22

West Africa: TLP-Benin and UST boost youth civic engagement

Tournons La Page Benin (TLP-Benin) and the Social Universities of Togo (UST) brought Cotonou (Benin) to life on Saturday, July 19, 2025, for the second edition of the Citizenship Fair. The event gathered young civil society actors from Togo, Burkina Faso, and Niger around the theme: “Citizen participation and local governance: what challenges for sustainable and inclusive development?”

2025-07-21

Guinea: TLP rekindles Mandela’s flame among youth

Members of Tournons La Page Guinea (TLP-Guinea) organized a roundtable discussion on Friday, July 18, to mark Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated each year on July 18. The event, moderated by Djimi Lelano, featured the screening of a documentary tracing the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace, justice, and reconciliation.

2025-07-10

Bloody repression in Togo: Brigitte Ameganvi denounces impunity and calls for an international investigation

From June 26 to 28, 2025, massive protests against poor governance, injustice, and the recent constitutional reform were violently repressed by security forces, leaving a lasting scar on the nation. The human toll stands at a minimum of seven dead, dozens injured, and many arbitrarily arrested. In response to widespread outrage both domestically and internationally, the Togolese public prosecutor's office announced the opening of an investigation. However, this initiative has done little to reassure human rights defenders

2025-06-25

Guinea: UN slams inaction over abductions and enforced disappearances

In a public statement released on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, joined by other UN experts, sounded the alarm over serious allegations…

2025-06-16

Urnes sous contrôle, voix muselées : alerte de la société civile burundaise

Le 5 juin 2025, les citoyennes et citoyens burundais étaient appelés à élire leurs représentants à l’Assemblée nationale ainsi qu’aux conseils communaux. En tant qu’acteurs engagés en faveur de la démocratie, des droits humains et de la paix, nous,…

2025-06-11

Human Rights: TLP-Togo and TLP-Benin train around thirty young activists

2025-06-02

Disparitions forcées en Guinée : la société civile sénégalaise interpelle Ousmane Sonko

En amont d’une visite officielle à Conakry, nous lançons un appel solennel au peuple sénégalais et aux autorités de la République du Sénégal, notamment à Monsieur le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, afin qu’ils se mobilisent contre les disparitions forcées…

2025-05-19

Togo : Terre d’accueil ou de persécution ?

Notre pays se revendique depuis des années comme une terre d’hospitalité, un carrefour de paix et de diplomatie en Afrique de l’Ouest. Pourtant, plusieurs incidents récents jettent une ombre inquiétante sur cette image et soulèvent de sérieuses interrogations…