Togo Votes

Today is Presidential Election Day. Togo needs your prayers for a fair election and for peace following the result. Violence and hundreds of deaths marked the presidential election in 2005 in response to suspected rigging of votes. Today and through the weekend, Mercy Ships crew are to remain aboard the ship as a safety precaution. We are praying for justice and peace for this nation during and following the election process.

For further information on the history of Togo:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8548787.stm
Togo hopes for a peaceful election

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8543973.stm
The different political parties

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064470.stm
An overview of the history of Togo