Togo opposition calls for national day of protest
Groups including DMK-Originale and DMP are urging citizens to stay home on November 20, 2026.
Opposition groups in Togo have launched a campaign for a "patriotic warning day" on Friday, November 20, 2026. On Sunday, November 8, organizers distributed flyers outside churches, calling on all Togolese citizens to suspend their activities for the day.
The call comes from the Manifeste Génération Togo coalition, which includes DMK-Originale, DMP, LDP, and the collective "Touche Pas À Ma Constitution." They aim to leave streets, markets, offices, and workshops empty to demonstrate the population's frustration with President Faure Gnassingbé's administration.
Organizers describe the planned day as one of "sacrifice" intended as a warning to the current regime. The groups are urging Togolese people to stay home to show their discontent.
Why it mattersTogolese citizens are being asked to participate in a national day of protest to express their frustration with the government.