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…
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“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…