A Chance for Peace

The change of regime which intervened after the abrupt death of president Eyadema and the violence that follow have left many Togolese inside and outside the country anxious about the future of their nation. But a non-partisan analysis of reality on the political situation in Togo reveals the need for the establishment of an honest and sincere dialogue between the political actors of the country.

The government in general has shown signs of openness which has led to meetings between Mr. Faure Gnassimgbe, President of the Republic, and Mr. Gilchrist Olympio, leader of the Union of Forces for Change (U.F.C). Last January 13, 2006, the government organized religious ceremonies in the memory of the late Sylvanus Olympio--father of independence. Ablode, Inc. believes that these acts of goodwill on behalf of the government deserve consideration.

To that end, we are sending a pressing and urgent call to all political parties and associations urging them to engage a direct dialogue with the government in place. Rurthermore, we encourage the government of President Faure to continue to work toward the goal of reconciliation. Finally, we invite the togolese Diaspora in the USA to show its support for initiatives which promote dialogue and reconciliation between Togolese nationals so that we may give peace a chance and together work for the well being of the people of Togo.

Omaha, Nebraska (U.S.A.)
February 19, 2006

For the Association,

Pierre Sagitteh

for any questions, please contact us at info@ablode.org
 

PRESS RELEASE

The difficult moments that crosses our home land and the necessite for all citizen of Togo to help get the country out of the political dead end in which it has been for the last 14 months have push a group of young togolese living in KANSAS - CITY MISSOURI (U.S.A) to create a section of the association Ablode Inc. Recently recognized by the State of Missouri as a legaly register non-profit organization, ABLODE, Inc section Kansas City is lead by a group of officers as followed:

President: KOKOU OF SOUZA
Vice-President: ADADE F KLOUVI
General Secretary: EDOH E YAWO
General Tresorier: Martin-harlem SAMEY .
Ablode, Inc. Nebraska extends its congratulations to the newly elected officers and to the members of the association for having the courage to set up the first togolese association in Kansas City Missouri.

Omaha 02 Mars 2006

For Ablode, Inc Nebraska section

The Executif Director.

To know more about KANSAS CITY MO please visit: www.kcmo.org

Recent Developments Background

On Saturday, February 5th, 2005, Togo's long time ruler, died. President Gnassingbe Eyadema's regim was widely regarded as the oldest military regim of the african continent.

Shortly after his passing, the Togolese military appointed and installed President Eyadema's son, Mr. Faure Gnassingbe, as President. The International community denounced the move and immediately began discussing sanctions. After the new President step down, the parliament speaker called for national elections to choose a new president.

Violences which followed the elections almost plunge the tiny West African nation into civil war.

Thus far, togolese political actors have initiated a slow reconciliation process which should lead to a more stable situation in the country and help improve living conditions for it people.

Ablode aims to raise awareness for the situation in Togo, particularly in the United States, by organizing Togolese nationals and other interested parties in an effort to create discussion, promote awareness and pressure our elected representatives here to take a firm stand and help bring democracy in Togo.
 

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