Togo

Government

Togo is governed under the constitution of 1992. The president, who is head of state, is popularly elected to a five-year term; there are no term limits. The prime minister, who is head of government, is appointed by the president. The unicameral legislature consists of an 81-seat National Assembly whose members are popularly elected for five-year terms. Administratively, Togo is divided into five regions.

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