View on Africa: last step in overcoming Togo's political crisis?

If successful, this dialogue could end months of political turmoil.

Date: 2018-02-28

Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Venue: Online via VoiceBoxer in English from Dakar with live French interpretation.

After several delays, the inter-Togolese political dialogue finally started on 19 February in Lomé. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo was appointed as mediator by the Economic Community of West African states. Will these talks end months of political crisis in Togo?

This View on Africa is presented by Jeannine Ella Abatan, Researcher, ISS Dakar. She will analyse what’s at stake in the dialogue, the obstacles that could derail the talks and options to end the political crisis.

About View on Africa

Every Wednesday from 11h00 - 12h00 CAT (09h00 - 10h00 GMT), ISS researchers from Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Pretoria provide expert analysis of major events and trends in Africa. Introductory remarks are followed by an online Q&A with participants.

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