War in Ukraine : About sixty Togolese rescued
The High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) announced on Wednesday that it had identified and taken care of several Togolese citizens residing in Ukraine, a country at war since February 24, 2022.
Category: Diplomacy
US Secretary congratulates Former Prime Minister of Togo
The Secretary of the United States of America, Antony Blinken congratulated the former Prime Minister of Togo, Gilbert Fosoun Houngbo for his election at the head of the International Labor Organization.
Togolese minister criticized for the Summit on transition and terrorism
While the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Robert Dussey took stock of the upcoming meeting as part of the summit that Lomé will host on political transition and the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, it received a critical response on Twitter.
The Registration of Togolese abroad worries the opposition
The Togolese government has launched since March 8, the registration of Togolese living abroad. This census of the diaspora, which has never been done, causes controversy and fears, particularly within the political parties of the opposition.
Conference on transitions and terrorism: Togo remains hopeful
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof. Robert Dussey announced on Saturday, with a lot of hope, the forthcoming Lomé Conference on Political Transitions and the Fight against Terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa.
Togo-New Vatican ambassador officially accredited
Almost a year after his appointment, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Togo, Monsignor Mark Gérard Miles, is now officially accredited. The Togolese head of State , Faure Gnassingbé, received the diplomat’s credentials on Monday.
Togo to record its diaspora this month
Three years after setting up a High Council for its Diaspora (HCTE), Togo will proceed with its census. The ministry in charge of Togolese abroad will launch the activity on March 8th.
Togo denounces discrimination at Ukraine’s borders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, Prof. Robert Dussey has also spoken about the cases of racial discrimination reported at the Ukrainian borders while some African students residing in the country at war have difficulty finding shelter in neighboring countries of Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador Stromayer prepares for Departure from Togo
United States Ambassador Eric Stromayer is at the end of his mission in Togo. The American diplomat will be replaced by Elizabeth Anne Noseworthy Fitzsimmons.
Togo to organize a conference on political transitions and fight against terrorism
Togo is behind an initiative that will sound the death knell for crisis linked to terrorism and coups in Sahel and West African countries. An initiative that the General Secretary of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres strongly supports.
Iranian president reveals his opposition to Europe-Africa relations
During his meeting on Monday with the Togolese Foreign Minister, Prof. Robert Dussey, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi advised African countries to avoid relations with European countries.
Togo’s Houngbo to face four candidates in ILO head election
Four candidates will face Togo’s former Prime Minister, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, in the race for the post of Director General of the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO). The elections will close this Friday the two days of hearings which expose contrasting visions for the future of the organization.
Togo-Robert Dussey in a meeting on “the future of Africa-EU relations”
Togo’s Foreign Minister has announced Wednesday, his participation to The Chatam House webinair on “The Future Of Africa-Eu Relations : Restoring Momentum For Effective Partnership”.
Up to 800 Togolese peacekeepers return from Mali
Hundreds of Togolese peacekeepers deployed as part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) have returned home.
Ireland demands protection of one of its citizens jailed in Togo
Ireland urges the Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture against one of its citizens, Abdoul-Aziz Goma, a 52-year-old man from Togo, jailed for 3 years without trial.
COVID-19: Turkey supports Togo with a batch of vaccines
Togo received Monday, December 06, 2021, 210,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Turkey as part of increased cooperation between the two countries.
Diplomacy : Togo and Jamaica strengthen their relations
Jamaica and Togo formalized the establishment of diplomatic relations in a ceremony at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations
Togo’s Digital COVID Certificate is now recognized by the EU
In a joint press release published on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, the Togolese government and the Delegation of the European Union announced the recognition of Togo’s digital vaccination certificate in the 27 countries of the European Union
Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Kuramitsu ends his mission in Togo
Japanese Ambassador to Togo Hideaki Kuramitsu has arrived at the end of his mission. For the occasion, the diplomat was received on Tuesday by the Head of Government, Victoire Dogbé
Togo to be assisted by UN Global Program on Protection of Vulnerable Targets
United Nations Office of counter-terrorism (UNOCT) and the Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey launched on Tuesday the implementation of technical assistance on vulnerable targets protection for Togo as part of the Global Programme on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets.
Nei Futuro Bitencourt, new Brazilian ambassador to Togo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey officially received on Tuesday, the figurative copy of the credentials of Nei Futuro Bitencourt, the new ambassador of Brazil in Togo.
Togo-Vaccines offered by the United States has exceeded one million
Togo received new doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Sunday, bringing the total number of US donations to Togo to 1,245,090 doses through Covax Program.
Covid-19-Vaccine donations from the US to Togo increased to 900,000
Togo has received another 301,860 new doses of COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of donations from the United States via Covax to 909,090
Official visit of the Togolese Minister of Investment to Rwanda
The Togolese Investment Promotion Minister Rose Kayi Mivedor has been making an official visit to Rwanda since Monday.
Togo welcomes a new ambassador from South Africa
Foreign Minister Robert Dussey received in Lomé on Monday a copy of the credentials of Robina Patricia Marks, South Africa’s new ambassador to Togo.
UAE Deputy Foreign Minister Cheikh Shakhbout visits Togo
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Shakhbout Ben Nahyan Al-Nahyan, has been making a working visit to Lomé since Thursday.
Togo : Robert Dussey meets new people in Kigali
During the 2nd ministerial meeting, Africa-Commission of the EU which is held in Kigali, Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey met with his counterparts from Equatorial Guinea, Oyono Esono Angue and Poland Marcin Przydacz.
Vice-President of the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana, expected in Togo
The Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana will pay, from October 27, an official visit to Togo, announced the government.
Togo takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum
Togo represented by Minister of Commerce Kodjo Adedze takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic Business Forum, opened Thursday in Istanbul.
Togo: Three Presidents expected by Faure Gnassingbé today
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will welcome this Tuesday, October 19, 2021 two African heads of state and the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Togo- US embassy in Lomé mourns Patricia Hawkins
Patricia McMahon Hawkins, Ambassador of the United States of America to Togo from 2008 to 2011 bowed out at the age of 72, announced Monday, the US Embassy in Lomé.
Covid-19-US makes a third delivery of Pfizer vaccine to Togo
The Togolese authorities once again welcomed at Lomé airport this Sunday, new doses of vaccine against Covid-19, a donation from the United States of America
Togo submits the update of its improved emission reduction targets
Therefore, a consultation meeting was opened for this purpose in Lomé, bringing together the private sector, representatives of the government and civil society actors.
Togo’s former Prime Minister Houngbo nominated as Africa’s candidate for the leadership of ILO
The former Prime Minister of Togo and current head of IFAD, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo was officially appointed Tuesday as the continent’s candidate for the post of next DG of the International Labor Office (ILO).
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan expected in Togo this month
From October 20, 2021, the President of the Turkish Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay a working visit to Lomé, we learn from Ambassador Esra Demir.
Togo-The Brazilian ambassador at the end of his mission
The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Antônio Carlos De Salles Menezes, is at the end of his mission after six years in Togo, the government announced
Togo-Robert Dussey on official visit to Saudi Arabia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, Prof Robert Dussey, has been on an official visit to Saudi Arabia since Monday. A trip placed under the sign of bilateral cooperation.
Togo joins the United Nations water convention
Togo has joined the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, announced the institution.
Consultations for better exchanges on Abidjan-Lagos corridor
The event, organized by the Secretariat of the Zlecaf, brought together the ministers in charge of trade and the directors of customs from the five countries concerned (Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo).
Togo received new doses of AstraZeneca donated by Germany
Following the Sinovac and Pfizer vaccines received over the past week, Togo received on Thursday 101,760 new doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, donated by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Togo’s Foreign Ministrer led the 2nd meeting of the African roots and diasporas
Togo’s Foreign Minister, Prof Robert Dussey chaired on Monday the 2nd virtual meeting of the High Committee of the Decade of African Roots and the Diasporas
The US offers a second batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Togo
With this latest delivery, the United States has offered Togo a total of 305,370 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Togo-Breaking news: Dramatic death of a Togolese in Turkey
The named Elanda Ekoka Romeo, a Togolese, was allegedly brutally assaulted to death in Turkey by young white people, whose origins remain unknown for the moment.
Togo-The Nigerian ambassador Adesina meets the Prime minister
The new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Togo, Julius Adebowale Adesina, was received in audience Tuesday by the Togolese Prime minister Victoire Dogbé.
Togo represented at the Summit of women Speakers of Parliament
Togo’s speaker of Parliament, Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan, has been visiting Vienna in Austria since Monday, where the 13th Summit of women Speakers of Parliament is being held.
Diplomacy : New agreements signed between Togo and Turkey
Togo and Turkey already linked by political, then economic and commercial agreements, recently have concluded a framework agreement for military cooperation
What Togo wants from Africa’s G20 partners
The third economic summit of the G20 Compact with Africa was held last Friday in Berlin, Germany. The summit was attended online by two Togolese Ministers.
Togo wants to strengthen the economic partnership with China
The Joint Commission for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation between China and Togo held its second session yesterday. It was mainly focused on a review of bilateral cooperation and the making of new commitments.
Togo-Landing of COVID-19 vaccines expected from the United States
The Togolese authorities received this Sunday, August 22, 2021, 188,370 doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech from the United States of…
Togo joins countries urging Taliban to facilitate departure of foreign nationals and Afghans
” Those in positions of power and authority across Afghanistan bear responsibility—and accountability—for the protection of human life and property, and for the immediate restoration of security and civil order”, hammers the press release.
Togo-Turkey relationship: What was said between Faure and Erdoğan
The President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé had a telephone exchange on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Togo- Faure Gnassingbé chez Félix Tshisekedi
Le chef de l’Etat togolais, Faure Gnassingbé a effectué depuis ce week-end une visite d’amitié et de travail en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC).
Joe Biden appointed a new diplomate to the Republic of Togo
US President Joe Biden announced his intention to appoint Elizabeth Noseworthy Fitzsimmons, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA to Togo.
Togo and Israel on discussion for a fruitful cooperation
The Togolese foreign Minister Professor Robert Dussey had a discussion via telephone call on Monday August 02, 2021, with his…
Togo- Antalya Fire: Robert Dussey expresses his condolences to Turkey
Indeed, a fire broke out in the forestry areas of Antalya-Manavgat on July 28. Neighboring neighborhoods were evacuated as the blaze approached downtown Manavgat (the city that hosted Togo’s hawks in their friendlies last month.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé at the Global Education Summit
The Togolese President’s stay in London will also be an opportunity to meet many personalities and partners. A meeting is thus scheduled with the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
New diplomatic meeting between Togo and Turkey
The Minister of Foreign Affairs,Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Robert Dussey just announced a new meeting with his Turkish counterpart on Monday.
Togo requires Covid-19 vaccination pass at its borders
Togo’s Ministry of Foreign affairs is requiring at the country’s borders a Covid-19 vaccination pass for all those who are fully vaccinated in other nations
Togo- Ambassadors of Nigeria and India officially took office yesterday
The ambassadors of Nigeria and India in Togo presented on Friday July 23, 2021, their credentials to the Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
Togo launched another program for its citizens abroad
Togo’s ministry of foreign affairs launched a program intended for Togolese Abroad on vacation in Lomé for this year 2021, and runs from July to September.