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.
Category: Diplomacy
Business Diplomacy-Togo and Türkiye sign a protocol agreement
During a virtual meeting, called “Türkiye-Togo Virtual Day”, co-organized on Tuesday by the Ministry of Investment Promotion, the Turkish Embassy in Togo and the Council for Foreign Economic Relations of Turkey (DEIK), a protocol agreement was signed between DEIK and the National Council of Employers of Togo (CNPT).
A parliamentary conference on the fight against terrorism to be held in Togo
Togo will be hosting from January 19 to 20, 2023, the parliamentary conference on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the government announced on Monday.
Togo and Serbia sign visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey was in Belgrade on Monday January 17, 2023 for meetings with the Serbian authorities. On this occasion, a diplomatic visa exemption agreement between the two countries was signed.
The 9th Pan-African Congress to be held in Togo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey has announced yesterday, on behalf of Togo’s Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, the initiative to organize in 2024 the 9th Pan -African Congress in Lomé.
Togo present at the forum on reducing transfer costs for African Diaspora
The work of the Rabat forum on reducing the cost of remittances from the African Diaspora opened on Thursday in Rabat Co-chaired by Morocco and Togo, the Forum aims to determine how to make remittances faster, safer and less expensive and promote the financial inclusion of migrants).
Release of Ivorian soldiers: The U.S. hail Togo and ECOWAS
The United States of America commended Togo and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their efforts leading to the release of the 49 Ivorian military personnel arrested in Mali and in July 2022.
Ivorian soldiers released by Mali make a stopover in Togo
Like the three women among them, the Ivorian soldiers arrested last July in Mali, made a stopover on Saturday in Lomé after their release facilitated by the Togolese authorities.
What Faure Gnassingbé thinks of the organization of the World Cup by Qatar
After his invitation to the Doha Economic Forum in June 2022, the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé was also invited to the World Cup final in Doha last Sunday, he took the opportunity to speak on the tournament and the relationship between his country and Qatar.
US-Africa: MCC CEO gives more information on Togo’s next step
A new era is dawning for Togo following its qualification for the “Full Compact” program of the Millennium Challenge Accourt. Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright in charge of the MCC department clarified several points in an exclusive interview with Dr. Albert Kate, our special correspondent in Washington DC.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé in Washington for the U.S-Africa Summit
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé arrived Monday night in Washington at the invitation of the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, the government announced. In the American capital, Faure Gnassingbé will participate in the U.S-Africa Leaders Summit from December 13 to 15, 2022.
Togo-Towards the acceleration of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor project
The ministers in charge of road infrastructure of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria committed themselves during a meeting last week in Lomé, to accelerate the process of the development project of the highway of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor.
Togo’s Foreign Minister Dussey meets his Jamaican counterpart
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey announces this Friday a meeting with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina Johnson Smith.
Togo-New law on sexual abuse: The UK updates its citizens
Following the adoption of a new law to better combat sexual violence in Togo, the United Kingdom has issued a statement on Wednesday informing its citizens traveling or residing in the country.
A new award for Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Professor Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, won the AFRIK CONNEXION AFRICAN PRIZE awarded by the Afrik Orizon Foundation in Ivory Coast.
Taking office of the 48 new delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad
The 48 new country delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) elected last month, officially took office this Wednesday, November 23, 2022, during a ceremony led in Lomé by the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Dussey.
Togo present at the 18th summit of Francophonie in Tunisia
The 18th summit of La Francophonie started on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Djerba in Tunisia where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé…
Sommet de la Francophonie: Faure Gnassingbé à Djerba
Le chef de l’Etat Faure Gnassingbé prend part à la 18è Conférence des chefs d’État et de gouvernement de la Francophonie ce samedi 19 Novembre 2022 à Djerba en Tunisie.
The new EU Commission in Togo holds its 1st dialogue with the country
Togo held on Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, the 1st session of the Partnership Dialogue with the new European Union (EU) Commission.
Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Michel Dagoh is dead
Togo’s ambassador to Germany, Michel Komi Bayédzè DAGOH died on Saturday, October 29, the government confirmed on Monday.
Togo hosts ECOWAS Forum on Education for the Culture of Peace
Since Thursday, October 27, the Togolese capital has been hosting the 3rd ECOWAS Forum on education for a culture of peace through intra- and inter-religious dialogue.
The Togolese Embassy in London becomes a High Commission
After Togo’s flag was raised for the first time at Commonwealth headquarters in London on Thursday, the Togolese embassy in the UK also became a high commission.
The flag of Togo raised in the Commonwealth
As we announced, the flag of Togo was hoisted this Thursday, October 20, 2022 alongside those of the other members of the Commonwealth Nations at Marlborough House, headquarters of the institution in London.
Togo’s flag to be hoisted in the Commonwealth
After being admitted to the Commonwealth Nations, Togo will make its official entry into the organization this Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Korea and Hungary send new ambassadors to Togo
New ambassadors from Hungary, Korea and the Ivory Coast were welcomed this Thursday by the Togolese head of state, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
Togo confirms the reception of the former Burkinabè leader
The Togolese government on Monday confirmed the presence in Togo of the deposed leader of Burkina Faso, Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
ILO keys handed over to the Togolese Houngbo
The former Prime minister of Togo Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo has received the keys of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from his predecessor this Friday September 30, 2022.
Russia referendums in Ukraine: Togo mentioned among the countries that sent observers
The Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has listed eight countries including Togo, that they have provided observers for the controversial referendums, which Russia is conducting on Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories.
Diplomatic relations between Togo and the Dominican Republic
Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Roberto Álvarez, his Dominican counterpart, on Tuesday signed the joint declaration officially establishing relations between the two nations.
Togo’s President at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The President of the Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé takes part this Monday, September 19, 2022, in London in the United Kingdom, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Togo-Ghana maritime delimitation: An 11th meeting scheduled for October
Togo and Ghana ended Friday in the Capital Lomé, the tenth consultation on the border dispute between them. The meeting resulted in further progress on the issue.
Visa free between Togo and Morocco comes into effect
It is now possible for Togolese to enter Morocco freely without a Visa. At the same time, Moroccans wishing to travel to Togo will no longer be subjected to obtaining a Visa. The agreement has been formalized this week between the two countries.
Death of Elizabeth II: Togo offers its condolences
The Presidency of Togo reacted to the death of Queen of England, Elizabeth II. She died this Thursday, September 08 in Balmoral (Scotland) at the age of 96.
Togo is hosting the 2022 African Union Amnesty Month
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is commemorating the 2022 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM), for the surrender and collection of illicit weapons, from this Monday 5, September 2022, in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
Togo and 16 other African countries to benefit from Chinese debt cancellation
China announced the cancellation of 23 interest-free loans granted to 17 African countries. Among the beneficiaries, we also find Togo, of which 24% of the total stock of its debt is Chinese, according to figures from a study published last June by Green Finance & Development Center.
Togo hosts a session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Togo hosts from this Monday, until August 26, the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. The event, which will bring together the luminaries of the health sector, will take place at the International Conference Center of Lomé.
Togo-Commonwealth General Secretary meets Faure Gnassingbé and Ali Bongo
The Gabonese heard of State Ali Bongo Ondimba and his Togolese counterpart Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé jointly granted an audience in Libreville on Friday to Commonwealth Nations’ Secretary General Patricia Scotland.
Togo’s FM Dussey receives the International Prize for Human Rights
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey was awarded on Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, the International Human Rights Prize.
The minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar receives his Togolese counterpart
Foreign Minister for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof Robert Dussey was hosted on Monday in Doha, by his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.
Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad is set
After the launch of the electoral process, the members of the Independent Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (CEI-HCTE) have been appointed, the government announced on Wednesday.
Togo/Ghana-What was said between Faure Gnassingbé and Nana Akufo-Addo
At the invitation of the Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo paid this Thursday, July 28 a working and friendship visit to Lomé. This meeting was marked by a talk between the two leaders, on bilateral and multilateral issues, as well as a working session.
Togo at its 1st official meeting with Commonwealth Nations
Exactly one month after its accession, Togo is participating in its first official meeting within the Commonwealth Nations, announced the Togolese Minister of Sports and Recreation, Lidi Bessi Kama, on Wednesday.
Togo and Morocco sign a mutual visa free entry agreement
As of July 21, 2022, all Togolese holders of ordinary passports can enter Morocco without a visa. It is the same for Moroccans who want to enter Togo
The second election of the high council of Togolese abroad launched
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof Robert Dussey launched this Monday, July 18, 2022, the electoral process of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE).
The benefits Togo expects after admission to Commonwealth Nations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey, listed some benefits that his country will enjoy after its admission to the Commonwealth Nations.
The census of Togolese in the Diaspora is over
The first census of Togolese abroad ended on June 30, 2022, the Togolese government announced last Thursday.
Togo launches electronic visa for travelers
In Togo, the e-visa or electronic visa is now available for travelers. The government officially announced this Thursday, June 30, 2022, the launch of the document, as well as the update of the national travel platform, voyage.gouv.tg
The new Ambassador of the UK welcomes Togo’s accession to the Commonwealth
The new Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Togo, Mrs. Harriet Clare Thompson congratulated Togo for joining Commonwealth Nations.
Togo and Gabon officially join the Commonwealth Nations
The 26th Commonwealth Heads of State Summit which opened in Kigali, Rwanda on Monday has finally seen the integration of Gabon and Togo into the organization.
Togo to modify the costs of visas and residence permits
As part of the amendments relating to the foreign police in Togo, the government, on Monday, during the Council of Ministers examined two draft decrees relating to the fixing of the costs of entry visas to the country and the residence permit.
The registration of Togolese in the diaspora extended
Initially scheduled to end on June 7, 2022, the census of Togolese in the diaspora has been extended to June 30, those responsible for the project announced on Tuesday.
Togo announces the opening of a consulate in Dakhla
Togo, through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, announced on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Rabat, the opening soon of a consulate general in Dakhla. The Togolese also reiterated his country’s support for the territorial integrity of Morocco and affirmed his support for the autonomy initiative.
The US condemns the new terrorist attack in northern Togo
The United States of America has “strongly” condemned the deadly terrorist attack that claimed the life of eight Togolese soldiers in the north of the country on the night of May 10-11, 2022.
EU condemns the terrorist attack in northern Togo
The European Union (EU) has become one of Togo’s first partners to express its indignation following the murderous attack on the Togolese army on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday.
Togo agrees to become a mediator between Mali and ECOWAS
On Wednesday May 4, a delegation led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, made a visit to Lomé during which he asked Togo to “support the effort of Malian dialogue with the international community”, and to “take facilitation initiatives”.
Former EU Ambassador to Togo Cristina Barreira has died
The former head of the European Union delegation to Togo, Cristina Martins Barreira has died, her successor Joaquin Tasso Villalonga announced earlier this week.
ECOWAS praises the opening of Togo’s Police Information Center
As part of the “West African Police Information System (WAPIS)” program, the government of Togo, represented by its Minister of Security and Civil Protection, General Damehane YARK, proceeded on April 29, 2022, to the inauguration of the Information Center of Togo Police (CIPT), at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior and Civil Protection.
The new US Ambassador to Togo officially takes office
The new United States Ambassador to Togo, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons presented her credentials to the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé this Tuesday, April 26, 2022, marking her official assumption of duty in the country.
Togolese Parliament Passes Commonwealth Membership Bill
The Parliament of Togo adopted Friday, the adhesion of the country to the Commonwealth, at the end of a briefing of the government.
Covid-19: Japan supports Togo with 02 million dollars
After initial support in 2020 as part of the prevention of Covid-19, Togo is benefiting new support from Japan. The Japanese government has decided to grant its Togolese counterpart an emergency donation of $2 million (just over one billion FCFA), the Togolese government announced on Monday.