Freedom of Expression in TogoCEFR A1
19 Oct 2025
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Markus Winkler, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- In Togo, freedom of expression is limited.
- The government controls online speech.
- Many people protest against the government.
- They use social media to share their views.
- In June 2025, protests started across the country.
- Some websites are hard to access now.
Difficult words
- freedom — The state of being free or able to choose.
- government — The group of people who lead or control a country.
- protest — A public demonstration against something.protests
- online — Connected to the internet.
- speech — The expression of thoughts or ideas.
- share — To give a part of something to others.
- access — The ability to enter or use something.
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Discussion questions
- Why do people protest against the government?
- What do you think about freedom of expression?
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