Togo’s security forces cast early votes ahead of municipal elections

Breakdown

• Togo's security and defense forces cast early ballots ahead of municipal elections.
• Early voting allows security personnel to focus on maintaining order during the main election. 18s
• The electoral process begins in a tense political climate with active campaigning from both ruling and opposition parties. 41s
• Civil society groups declared days of mourning following recent protests, and activists have called for new demonstrations. 1m 23s
• The government has issued warnings and pledged to ensure peaceful elections. 1m 41s