The Togolese people are now answering and protesting their government. The life-line and prolonged stay of President Faure Gnassingbé is on the horizon. As the ruler and family dynasty lingers on. It has ruled the nation with an iron fist, and they have blocked all peaceful avenues to succession or a transition from the family of Gnassingbé. That’s why the Constitution and everything else must be altered to fit the narrative of the ruling family.
Now, the three-day demonstrations that the nation are in the middle of. As artists, activists and others are casualties. The citizens are facing police brutality, even the most peaceful ones that is shunning participation and staying indoors. The authorities and law enforcement can breach into the homes and violate people. They can throw tear-gas into homes and let them suffer. That’s how the family wants to rule indefinitely. There is no “love” lost but only more plight.
The reports of bodies in the Adakpame lagoon of Lome should be worrisome, it is a tale of old, as if the state can just depose of the bodies, it has created, and hope mother nature fixes the rest. That’s what the government is up too and willing to do. That’s who the family are and how they consider their rights to rule supreme for eternity.
Everyone should be warned and be on guard here. The tyrant is striking back and with vengeance. The family dynasty isn’t allowing the dissent and they are muting the ones who dares to lift their voices. Heck, even the ones who isn’t and whose trying to shield themselves. They are even touched too. So, who are the President and his associates thinking they are overcoming here?
The dead will be answered for, the one detained and suffering in prison too. All who has suffered and has been scorned. All of them must be addressed and the state needs to be held accountable. This injustice and impunity cannot go on forever. Even if the family and the dynasty think so. The 58 years of rule must end. They are only using force and the instruments of the state, because that’s all it has. Not like the Family or the Government has the upright support or popularity to rule indefinitely. If it did, the people wouldn’t go to the streets and risk their livelihoods doing so.
It’s reported that a total of 140 activists is detained as a result and we don’t know the total amount of fatalities, but there are bodies in the Adakpame lagoon, which shows the lethal acts of the state towards the ones that dissent. Therefore, things aren’t over just yet.
The Togolese people need the world to have its eyes on it. There is a need for support and solidarity with the people of the Republic. They need to know that their protests and demonstrations are justified. That people are behind them and want them to succeed. Because this family in power has overstayed its welcome. It is time for the Gnassingbé to leave and answer for their sins. There are plenty of lives touched, hurt and lost. Just so this one family could be the ruling one. Peace.
“The Minister of Territorial Administration, Limane Mahamat, has put an end to the activities of the “Citizen Movement The Time” and “Wakit-Tama, political section.” Article 2 of the decree is based on the reason of “unauthorized groups operating illegally.”” (Alwihda Info, 26.06.2025).
The junta government of President and Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno or “Gen. Kaka” shows their heart on this matter. No one can believe that the current regime and government cares about the will of the people or have their concerns as a priority. They are just targeting this group for a reason.
Wakit Tama has pressured the government and been a vocal voice of the people. They are the organized civil society organization, which are needed. Because it is not like the government are a representation of the people or the citizens for that matter. No, they are yes-men of Gen. Kaka and people who are benefiting from his reign. That’s who is in office and are appointed to this government.
That’s why the actions and activities of Wakit Tama or Wakit Tamma are so important. They are showing what the people wants and organize on their behalf. These people and organization are speaking out in a void. A void that the government and authorities has created with their usage of force and intimidation. That’s why they need to speak and be vocal.
The people of Chad deserve better, but this is just furthering the cause of consolidating power. The authorities and the state is just silencing anyone. When they are targeting and silencing Wakit Tama, they are doing so deliberately. This is just what the state is willing to do and wants to achieve.
Everyone should watch this and watch this space too. As this is who Gen. Kaka is and how he serves his citizens as the Head of State. Peace.
Yesterday’s protests nationwide have proven a test for the Kenya Kwanza government and President William Ruto. As the #SiriNiNumbers and protests for the fallen heroes of last years demonstrations was powerful yesterday.
The Gen Z and such shows they don’t need a big-man or have a political platform to be able to gather. They are so tired and angry, as they are able collectively to answer the authorities and the state. That is a sign of deep grievances and lack of trust in the government, which represents them.
The youth and the citizens on the streets dared to go there. Even if the soldiers, the authorities, the hired goons and even the assassins could easily be triggered. There are already reports of 15 fatalities and I expect these numbers to rise, as it was up to 50 people who lost their lives last year. Meanwhile, the reports of over 400 people hurt and needing medical treatment. That’s telling of how the government operates…
The usage of live-bullets, tear-gas and other ways of tarnishing the demonstrations. They blocked roads and tried to sway the activists from entering or even trying to convene. That’s what the state did, and they answered peaceful citizens who was demonstrating. Meanwhile, we know the state and other political actors has hired goons to destroy, deplete and create anarchy. That they can blame on the activists and the citizenry who went onto the streets. That’s why they will be blamed for looting shops, burning police stations and whatnot. That’s what the government needs to do. Just to clean their hands of violence and police brutality against unarmed civilians on the streets.
So, now we are supposed feel bad for the business owners and the property damage. Nevertheless, the same government won’t relent on using brutality, violence and even extra judicial killings. Neither had it any trouble to kidnap and try to silence organizers ahead of the demonstrations in the republic. Therefore, the authorities are trying to convey one message, but at the same time downplaying the plights, suffering and the loss of life.
The #SiriNiNumbers of the 25th June of 2025 has proven the outrage and lingering anger within the citizens. They aren’t trusting this government or the Head of State. These people are just showing this sentiment and did so across the Republic. That should show what is possibly coming and now the Gen Z knows they can do it again. The youth and activists can turn it up again. When you see the video clips and see how filled the streets where with people. That’s telling how popular this demonstration was and how the people was willing to participate in it.
The so-called “Broad-Based” Government aren’t it. The UDA, Kenya Kwanza and ODM Cabinet Secretaries haven’t created a more trustworthy atmosphere or even delivered better government services. The state isn’t there for the people and they doesn’t even value life. That’s why people die in custody and the officers are allowed to use “kill-shots” on unarmed civilians. The officers are walking free, but citizens aren’t getting defended. That’s why the citizens aren’t trusting the government and rightfully so.
Ruto and his government has now gotten a notice. The Gen Z and the People have now shown their character. They have now spoken, and they have momentum. It is their turn, and they are the ones that is deciding the next steps. This demonstration shows what the state does and how it operates. They should be investigated and answer for the plights it’s serving the communities. As people are losing their lives for just showing up on the streets. It shouldn’t cost their lives to protest. They shouldn’t worry about tomorrow… just for demonstrating against injustice and impunity.
This is William Ruto’s Kenya and this is his legacy. Peace.
“Celebrations erupted in court among supporters & family members of Dr. Kizza Besigye & Hajj Obeid Lutale following a ruling by Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege declaring that the court no longer has jurisdiction over their case after it was committed to the High Court. The decision came after the defense lawyers filed an application requesting the magistrate to recuse herself from the matter. The duo, who have been in jail for seven months, are facing treason charges” (97.8 Kazo FM Omushomesa, 26.06.2025).
You can’t’ celebrate 7 months behind bars or 223 days incarcerated without a proper trial or due process, as his sent between the courts, but nothing is finalized. They are just charging, amending the charges and changing the narratives, but the man is still in legal jeopardy.
The authorities and the state haven’t proved anything. Their allegations and criminal conspiracy haven’t been tested in any way. No, nothing has been showed to the public or any sort of evidence. Neither has any witness or any proof of criminal actions occurred in the courts. That’s why this is a political prosecution without any sort true or sincere acts from the state.
Dr. Kizza Besigye and associates are just feeling the pinch. The state is trying to break him and silence him. That’s why they are using the law and the courts against him. They are criminalizing his life and his political activism. That’s why they are targeting Besigye… and we can all see it.
This is political prosecution and weaponizing the judiciary against the “enemies” of the Head of State. They are just doing it and for one reason. Besigye has felt this his whole career, and we have seen it, again and again.
Just imagine that his now been behind bars for 7 months on remand. There has been nothing changing, except for who has jurisdiction and rights to try him. We can just await the next part of the journey. As they could sooner or later make the case return to the General Court Martial, as the President has assented the UPDF Amendment Act of 2025. Therefore, Besigye is far from out of legal trouble.
No, he will return to the High Court, and they could easily defer him to the GCM in Makindye. That’s what I am awaiting, because I don’t trust or have any faith in the judiciary in the Republic. Peace.
MinBane 