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…
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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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
“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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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 : 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…
Togo’s president appoints senators amid political controversy
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has officially appointed 20 new senators (10 men and 10 women), in accordance with a new…
Togo’s opposition forms new front against controversial Constitution
Togo’s opposition continues to strongly oppose the new Constitution, which was promulgated on May 6, 2024. On Monday, March 3,…
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: final results of Senate Elections announced despite opposition boycotts
In Togo, despite strong criticism and boycotts from the major opposition parties, the results of the February 15th elections have…
Court sent Togolese activist “Affectio” back to jail pending final ruling
Togolese activist Honoré Sitsopé Sokpor, widely known by his pseudonym “Affectio”, was sent back to prison on Wednesday following a…
Togo’s Ruling Party Dominates in the Controversial Senate Elections
The ruling party in Togo, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), has won a sweeping majority in the country’s first-ever…
Togo’s Senate Elections: A Milestone in Democracy or a Step Back?
Togo is holding its first-ever senatorial elections this Saturday, February 15, 2025, a landmark event under the country’s new parliamentary…
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 – Voices of protest emerge after arrest of a cyberactivist
The arrest of Togolese cyberactivist Sitsopé Sokpor, known online as “Affectio,” on January 12, 2025, has sparked various reactions from…
Togo – Applications open for 2025-2026 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Universities Association (ACU) has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Scholarships for the 2025-2026…
Togo’s first Senate Elections delayed: opposition warns of ‘Constitutional Coup’
Togo’s long-awaited first senatorial elections have been delayed by two weeks, with the new vote scheduled for February 15, 2024,…
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 and Commonwealth partner for AI, renewable energy, and skills development
Two years after joining the Commonwealth, Togo has taken a another step forward in its partnership with the organization by…
Togo teams up with U.S. firm to revolutionize electricity production
On Monday, the Togolese government signed a landmark agreement with U.S.-based Nano Nuclear Energy to bolster electricity production in the…
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…
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…
Freedom Togo-MLN urges international action in first political gathering
The recently founded Togo National Liberation Movement Freedom (Togo-MLN) held its first political assembly over the weekend, concluding with ten…
Freedom Togo-MLN to hold 1st political event this Saturday
The Freedom Togo-National Liberation Movement (Freedom Togo-MLN), a political movement formed in July 2024, is set to hold its first…