Category: Diplomacy
Togo : The enduring shadow of authoritarian rule
Togo, a small West African nation nestled between Ghana and Benin, has long been synonymous with one of the most…
Togo and the Philippines seek to deepen diplomatic ties
Togo and Philippines, formally linked for several months through an official political framework, are now looking to strengthen their bilateral…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
British High Commissioner explores new trade partnerships with Togo
The Togolese head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé met with the British High Commissioner to Togo, Harriet Thompson, on Wednesday…
Togo’s FM Robert Dussey criticizes international media’s portrayal of Africa
At the Berlin symposium marking the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference on Africa, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey emphasized…
Egypt seeks Togo’s support for Vice-Presidency of AU Commission
As Egypt campaigns for the vice-presidency of the African Union (AU) Commission, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi has called on Togo’s…
Togo bids farewell to Ambassador Nei Futuro Bitencourt in emotional tribute
This week, Lomé’s Etoile Filante Football Club honored the late Brazilian Ambassador to Togo, Nei Futuro Bitencourt, who passed away…
Libya appoints new Ambassador to Togo
Libya has appointed a new ambassador to Togo. On Friday, December 20, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, received…
Togo’s FM Robert Dussey on official visit to Cuba
Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Abroad, Robert Dussey, is on an official visit to Cuba, marking…
Togo Launches Global Peace and Security Alliance
On Thursday, November 28, the Togolese government, in partnership with other stakeholders, officially launched the Global Peace and Security Alliance…
Kenya’s former PM Raila Odinga makes a stop in Togo
On Thursday, November 21, the Togolese head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, in…
Diplomacy : Rwanda appoints new High Commissioner to Togo
The Republic of Rwanda has appointed a new High Commissioner to the Republic of Togo. On Monday, November 18, in…
US – Togolese delegation to visit Bowie State University for new partnership
As part of International Education Week, Bowie State University will host an event on November 21, 2024, celebrating the establishment…
Togo and Russia strengthen bilateral partnership
Three years after initiating a framework for enhanced bilateral cooperation, Togo and Russia have expressed a commitment to further consolidate…
Togo becomes member of African Legislative Assemblies Presidents’ Conference
Togo has officially joined the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislative Assemblies (COSPAL), a move aimed at boosting…
Togo at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will officially close today in Apia, Samoa, marking Togo’s first participation in this…
Togo becomes a full member of AIIB
Togo has officially become a full member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The membership was formalized during an…
Nigeria opens new Embassy in Togo
A new Nigerian Embassy was inaugurated earlier this week in Lomé, Togo. The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasized the significance of strengthening cooperation between the two West African nations.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland’s first official visit to Togo
Secretary-General Scotland engaged with civil society organizations and traditional leaders to further understand the local context and enhance collaborative efforts.
ShafDB welcomes formation of Finance Caucus to drive continent’s housing agenda
The Financial Caucus of African Ministers of Housing and Urban Development will serve as a continental advocacy platform to prioritize…
China’s Foreign Minister to embark on African tour including Togo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a key member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is set to visit four African countries, including Togo, from January 13 to 18, following invitations extended to him.
Togo and Czech Republic strengthen ties through new Consulate in Lomé
According to the Togolese authorities, Oukpedjo Abdou Saïd, appointed as the honorary consul by the Togolese government, is entrusted with the task of enhancing commercial, economic, sociocultural, and scientific ties between the two nations. Additionally, his role includes safeguarding the interests of Czech nationals in Togo.
Togo and EU hold political dialogue on key regional issues
On Monday, October 9th, Togo and the European Union held their second session of political dialogue in Lomé, within the framework of the new agreement between the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries and those in Europe.
New Peace Corps cohort to begin mission in Togo
In Togo, a new cohort of the United States Peace Corps is set to be deployed in the coming days. A group of 21 young volunteers took their oath on Friday, September 1st, in Lomé, during a ceremony attended by the Minister of Community Development, Myriam Dossou-d’Almeida, and the U.S. Ambassador, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons.
Togo-Twenty African youths shortlisted for Lomé Peace and Security Forum
As part of the inaugural edition of the “Lomé Peace and Security Forum” (LPSF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Nationals Abroad launched a call for applications on June 19, 2023. The purpose was to select twenty young Africans with the most compelling messages advocating for peace and the future of Africa. The results were unveiled yesterday evening.
Niger- Intervention militaire ou le scenario de science-fiction de la CEDEAO, selon Alain Foka
En brandissant d’entrée de jeu l’option militaire sans avoir épuisé la solution diplomatique contre la junte qui a renversé le Président Bazoum, la CEDEAO ne s’est elle pas définitivement discréditée ? Après les ratées, et cafouillages contre le Mali, la Guinée et le Burkina, le bricolage dans le dossier Niger ne signe t’il pas sa mort cette fois ci.
Sudan : Togo intervenes in the pursuit of peace in Darfur
Togo has been holding consultations between all the parties involved in the conflict in Darfur since Sunday July 23, 2023 in the Capital Lomé. This comes after many countries and organisations try their chances to restore peace in Sudan.
Togo-Faure and Faustin-Archange call for a ceasefire in Sudan
In a joint press release on Tuesday evening, the Togolese Head of State Faure Gnassingbé and his Central African counterpart Faustin-Archange Touadéra, called for a definitive end to the fighting in Sudan.
What brought a British delegation to Togo this week
The prime minister of Togo, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé had on June 26, 2023 in Lomé, a working session with a British delegation led by Mrs. Harriet Thompson, the ambassador of the country to Togo and Ghana. This meeting, which is part of the follow-up to actions taken to promote bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Togo, focused on issues relating to the security situation in Togo and in the sub-region.
Togo- A la découverte de la culture chinoise
L’ambassade de Chine au Togo a organisé une journée portes ouvertes sur le thème “A la découverte de la culture chinoise” à l’intention des acteurs des médias togolais, dans l’objectif de promouvoir les échanges entre la Chine et le Togo, mercredi soir à Lomé.
President Bio in Togo for a meeting on agriculture
The Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, received Tuesday, May 30 in Lomé, his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, who is in Togo as part of a regional meeting on agriculture.
Togo and South Korea celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations
The Minister for the Coordination of Government Policies of South Korea, Bang Moon-Kyu had a working session with the government team of Togo, this Thursday, May 25, 2023. The meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé , is part of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Togo and South Korea.
Call to participate in a webinar on US funding for Togo’s private sector
U.S. agencies including the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), from which Togo recently benefited an upgrade to Compact, are hosting a webinar on Wednesday on U.S. government financing for the private sector in Togo.
Togo welcomes a new UNDP Resident Representative
A few months after the departure of Aliou Dia, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) sends a new Resident Representative to Togo. Binta Sanney has officially taken office on Monday, May 2 in Lomé, after a meeting with members of the country team.
APA Conference : Africans deplore the under-representation of their continent
Delegations from a dozen countries took part on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in the first Conference of Foreign Ministers of the African Political Alliance (APA), held in Lomé, the Capital of the Republic of Togo. Under-representation of Africa in multilateral institutions of global governance was part of the major topics discussed yesterday.
Togo’s 63rd independence Day : The U.S send a special message to Togolese
Secretary Of State of the United States of America, Antony J. Blinken has issued a press statement this Thursday April 27, 2023 on the occasion of Togo’s 63rd independence Day.
The Russian sports minister visits Togo, Benin and Senegal
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin arrived on Tuesday in Togo where he signed with his Togolese counterpart, Dr Lidi Bessi Kama, a memorandum of understanding for the development of sport in the two countries. Matytsin also has trips to other West African countries on his agenda, including Benin and Senegal.
Italy seeks Togo’s support for its Expo 2030 candidacy
Mario Giro, the Italian government’s special envoy arrived in Lomé on Thursday April 19 to meet the Togolese Head of State as part of Italy’s international promotional tour counting for Universal Exhibition Expo 2030.
A Togolese sends open letter to UN boss António Guterres
In this period of preparation for parliamentary elections in Togo, the Togolese politician Francis Pédro Amuzun, a municipal councilor, and presenting himself as “citizen of the world” again addresses António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN).
Earthquakes : Togo supports Türkiye with $1.5M
The Republic of Togo joins other countries around the world that have provided support to Turkey following the devastating earthquakes that hit the country on February 06, 2023. The West African country offered $1.5 million to Türkye
Commonwealth Day: Togo joins the organization in its celebration
Togo is joining Commonwealth Nations in the celebration of a special day this Monday 13 March, 2023. The occasion will be marked by observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
Morocco to take part in “Doing Business with Togo”
Togo and Morocco will organize on March 21, 2023, a business meeting called “Doing Business with Togo”, announced the organizers of the two countries.
Togo present at the Parliamentary Assembly of OACPS in Brussels
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is organizing a special session on the OACPS-EU partnership agreement. Togo has also sent a delegation to this event which is being held this weekend at the OACPS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium.
War between Russia and Ukraine: What Togo suggests
In a few days, it will be a year that Ukraine is attacked by its neighbor Russia. The date of the end of this conflict, first triggered in February 2014, is unpredictable. Like several other Nations in the world, Togo maintains its position of dialogue
Entrepreneurship: EU launches IYBA in Togo
The program Invest in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA) is officially launched in Togo on Friday February 10, 2023. The project, which benefits from the support of the European Union (EU), aims to support micro, small and medium-sized businesses, in particular start-up companies.
Togo’s reaction to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
In a message published Tuesday evening, the President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, expressed to Turkey and Syria, the compassion and solidarity of the Togolese people following the earthquakes that struck the two countries.
US-Global Human Rights Defender award: A Togolese among the ten winners
On Wednesday February 1, 2023, the U.S Department of State announced the winners of the annual Global Human Rights Defender Awards. Among them, the Togolese Ekoue David Joseph Dosseh.
Rwanda’s President, Kagame receives a message from Togo
A Togolese delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey, was welcomed Thursday by President Paul Kagame.