Hunger strike by Togo detainees swells to 39, rights group warns
Concern is growing in Togo as a hunger strike by political detainees at Lomé Civil Prison has expanded to 39…
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U.S. tightens immigration review for 19 countries, including Togo
A new decision by the U.S. administration is directly affecting Togolese nationals living in the United States or undergoing immigration…
UN expert Mary Lawlor raises alarm over health of political prisoners in Togo
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, has sounded a new alarm over the deteriorating…
Togo- Journalistes en danger : TRP, UPF-Togo et SYNJIT dénoncent une vague d’intimidations
Portées par TRP, UPF-Togo et SYNJIT, les organisations professionnelles de la presse tirent la sonnette d’alarme après une série d’intrusions,…
Tourisme : 557 croisiéristes américains séduits par les trésors culturels du Togo
Le dimanche 16 novembre 2025, le Port autonome de Lomé a une nouvelle fois vibré au rythme du tourisme de…
Togo: 27 political prisoners appeal to the world through hunger strike
At least 27 political detainees held in Lomé’s civil prison have launched an indefinite hunger strike to protest what they…
Togo: President Faure Gnassingbé appoints new government, key allies retained
Despite protests, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, appointed a new government on Wednesday, October…
Togo’s prosecutor warns against online “abuses” as citizens decry intimidation
The Togolese government has sparked fresh controversy after the country’s public prosecutor, Talaka Mawama, warned against what he described as…
Togo summons EU Ambassador over “interference” in detention of Irish-Togolese citizen
Togo’s authorities summoned the European Union’s ambassador to Lomé on Friday, September 12, accusing the EU of “interference” following a…
Togo – European Parliament calls for immediate release of Abdoul Aziz Goma
The European Parliament on Thursday, September 11, 2025, adopted a strong resolution (2025/2862(RSP)) concerning the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma,…
Togo introduces malaria vaccine into national immunization program
The fight against malaria in Togo has taken a new step forward. On Monday, September 1, the Ministry of Health…
Togo: UN Rapporteur raises alarm over hunger strike of political prisoner
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, has expressed deep concern over the case of…
Togo- Aide à la presse : 150 millions de F CFA pour 179 médias… sortez vos calculettes !
Cette année, l’aide de l’État à la presse privée s’élève à 150 millions de FCFA…, à répartir entre 179 médias.…
From Canada, Togolese diaspora calls for end to Faure Gnassingbé’s rule
An international forum on Togo’s political crisis, held in Montreal alongside the General Assembly of the Coalition of the Togolese…
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Togo – Civil society backs M66 call for August 30 mass protest
Several civil society and human rights organizations, including Front Citoyen Togo Debout and Novation Internationale, announced on Tuesday in Lomé…
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In today’s fast-paced world, more people than ever are seeking lasting, low-maintenance solutions for vision correction, and laser eye surgery…
Togo bans peace march honoring June protest victims
Togo’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Awaté Hodabalo, has banned a peaceful march planned by the association Novation Internationale, which was…
Togo: Civil society plans new protest in memory of June victims
In a renewed effort to demand justice and honor those killed during the June 2025 protests, several civil society organizations…
Global experts launch elite fundraising course to reinvent African fundraising
A high-stakes training opportunity designed to revolutionize how African nonprofits mobilize funding has been launched in Nairobi. As foreign aid…
ICC urged to investigate bloody crackdown on protesters in Togo
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), along with the Human Rights League (LDH) and a coalition of Togolese lawyers,…
Bullet wounds contradict government’s drowning claim during protests in Togo
As outrage continues over the violent repression of recent protests in Togo, several testimonies collected by Amnesty International reveal a…
Togo: Catholic Bishops denounce ‘culture of lies’ as government links protest deaths to drowning
In the wake of violent crackdowns on protests in Togo, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued a powerful statement condemning…
Tensions flare in Togo amid protest bans and media restrictions
Clashes erupted Thursday between demonstrators and security forces in several neighborhoods of the Togolese capital, as tensions continue to mount…
Togo- Crise sociopolitique: L’opposition appelle Faure Gnassingbé à passer la main
Au Togo, l’opposition démocratique semble parler d’une seule voix. Des organisations de la société civile, ainsi que des formations politiques…
Togo unrest persists despite Aamron’s release
The release of Togolese rapper Aamron on June 21 has not slowed down growing public unrest. Activists are maintaining calls…
Amnesty International urges investigation into torture allegations in Togo
Amnesty International has called on Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against protesters arrested during early June…
French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
Panafricanism or political facade? Controversial MANSSAH summit faces boycott calls in Togo
As Lomé prepares to host the high-profile MANSSAH Conference from June 26 to 28, a rising wave of public dissent…
Togo: 56 released after protests, organizers call for new demonstrations
Togolese authorities have released 56 individuals arrested during protests on June 6 in Lomé. The demonstrations, driven by frustration over…
Togo’s youth protest as power tightens under Gnassingbé’s rule
Outrage is growing in Togo as youth-led protests intensify following the arrest of popular rapper Aamron and reports of abuses…
“No parties this time”: Togolese youth to lead their own revolt on June 6
A powerful wave of discontent is building in Togo as the country approaches June 6, a date now set by…
Ayité writes to Pope Leon XIV over Press repression in Togo
In exile since 2022, renowned Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Mensah Ayité has sent a powerful letter to Pope Leon XIV,…
Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong bids farewell after seven years in Togo
After seven years of service in Togo, Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong has concluded his diplomatic mission. On Friday, May 30,…
Catholic bishops warn of political unrest in Togo
The Episcopal Conference of Togo has raised serious concerns about the country’s sociopolitical trajectory following recent constitutional changes. In a…
Togolese rapper Amron arrested: opposition denounces political repression
The arrest of Togolese rapper and activist Tchala Essowè Narcisse, known as Amron, has sparked strong condemnation from the opposition…
Togo suspends mineral exploration licenses for legal overhaul
In a move to modernize its legal framework on natural resources, Togo has temporarily suspended the issuance of all new…
Electricity tariffs surge in Togo amid soaring living costs
A recent increase in electricity tariffs in Togo — up to 30% — has sparked outrage from the Association Togolaise…
Confirmed case of Mpox in Togo amid rising infections across Africa
Togo’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Mpox (also known as monkeypox) in the Greater Lomé region. The…
‘Not in our name’: Togolese diaspora against UNIR gathering in France
A controversial political gathering planned by supporters of Togo’s ruling party UNIR in Paris has sparked fierce backlash from the…
ECOWAS Parliament meets in Togo to address high airline ticket prices
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has convened in Lomé for a five-day session aimed at tackling…
Togo gets a new President, but Faure Gnassingbé retains real power
Togo has officially inaugurated a new President of the Republic. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Kwassi Lanyo Savi de…
Presse au Togo : RSF alerte sur une dépendance inquiétante aux pouvoirs publics
La liberté de la presse au Togo continue de se heurter à des défis structurels et financiers majeurs. Dans son…
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé’s power extended without a presidential election
Togo’s political landscape has entered a new chapter as President Faure Gnassingbé continues his rule without a presidential election, following…
African students lured into Russia-Ukraine war: Togo issues official warning
The government of Togo has broken its silence following the arrest of a Togolese student in Ukraine, reportedly captured while…
Togo’s 65th Independence anniversary sparks resistance movement
On what should have been a day of celebration marking Togo’s 65th independence anniversary, opposition political parties and civil society…
Togo and Qatar deepen ties in first political consultation session
Lomé hosted the inaugural session of political consultations between Togo and Qatar on Wednesday, April 23, marking a new chapter…
The UN backs Togolese president’s mediation role despite internal criticism
Two weeks after being appointed by the African Union as mediator in the ongoing crisis between Rwanda and the Democratic…
Video-Togolese student tricked into fighting for Russia speaks out from Ukrainian captivity
A recent video interview is gaining attention on social media, revealing the ordeal of Dosseh Koulekpato, a 27-year-old Togolese student…
AU : Opposition voices multiply against Faure Gnassingbé’s potential mediation role
The proposal to appoint Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as a mediator in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Mali : Le journaliste Alfouseini Togo incarcéré, la presse appelle au respect des libertés fondamentales
Le journaliste Alfouseini Togo, directeur de publication du journal Le Canard de la Venise, a été placé sous mandat de…
Togo’s ANC condemns AU’s consideration of Faure Gnassingbé as mediator in DR Congo-Rwanda crisis
Togo’s main opposition party, the Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC), has strongly condemned the possible appointment of President Faure…
Togolese press union decries journalist’s “manhandling” during electoral coverage
The Patronat de la Presse Togolaise (PPT), the national press union of Togo, has strongly condemned the police’s forceful arrest…
Togo – Le journaliste Albert Agbeko brutalisé par la police en plein reportage
En pleine révision des listes électorales 2025, Albert Agbéko, journaliste et directeur de Togoscoop, a été brutalement interpellé et intimidé,…
Togolese opposition and movements react to EU Resolution on Human Rights and Freedoms
On April 3, 2025, the Freedom Togo-Mouvement de Libération Nationale (Freedom Togo-MLN) expressed its satisfaction following the European Parliament’s adoption…
Fake website scam targets Togolese worldwide
Togo’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy) has issued an urgent warning about a fraudulent website, www.nda-gov.org, linked to a fake entity…
Togo- Média: Nouvelle suspension du journal “La Dépêche” par la HAAC pour trois mois
L’hebdomadaire togolais “La Dépêche” se retrouve une fois encore dans la tourmente. Suspendu en mars 2024 pour des violations répétées…
Togo : Opposition and Civil Society Demand Political Transition
Tensions are mounting in Togo as twelve political parties and civil society organizations jointly denounce the recent constitutional reform establishing…
A Togolese student jailed in Ukraine after being forced to fight for Russia, MMLK reports
The Martin Luther King Movement in Togo (MMLK) has expressed deep sorrow over the imprisonment of a young Togolese student…
Nigerian National Defense College Delegation Visits Togo’s Revenue Office
A delegation from Nigeria’s National Defense College (NDC) visited the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) on Wednesday as part of a…