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.
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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
Togo-“I was in a house where there was no electricity”-Emmanuel Adebayor
“Remember that I am a child of Kodjoviakopé. 25, 26 years ago I had no shoes, I was in a house where there was no electricity. Today I am the one who presents the World Cup in my country “declared Emmanuel Adébayor.
Togo-Covid-19: Mandatory quarantine for travelers from 7 countries
This measure which entered into force on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, concerns countries such as Brazil, South Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Russia, Portugal and Tunisia.
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 regrets the death of a Ghanaian who died after being assaulted by Togolese soldiers
The ministry reported that, the military perpetrators allegedly requested the services of the victim who is very familiar to them to help them recharge a cell phone. Having noticed that the latter did not return until nightfall, the two soldiers started looking for him to retrieve the phone. “They end up finding the young BEDI GEDZAH Felix and the phone but without the SIM card “.
Togo-Covid-19: The mix of Astrazeneca and Pfizer vaccines starts on Thursday
The Togolese government has decided to administrate Pfizer-Biontech vaccine as second dose to people who received the first dose of Astrazeneca.
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-Covid-19: Free secondary school announced for next year
The coming 2021-2022 school year will be less costly for the parents of Togolese students since the government will cover all costs for public secondary schools.
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-Travelers’ Covid-19 test results can now be downloaded online
It is now possible to directly download the results of Covid-19 tests on the government platform dedicated to the management…
Togo receives 200,000 new doses of Sinovac
The Togolese Minister of Health Moustafa Mijiyewa and the Chinese Ambassador, officially received 200,000 new doses of the Sinovac vaccine on Friday evening
Togo-The Port of Lomé is rebuilding its roads
“ The purpose of this rehabilitation is to ensure a good movement of people and goods, safety, security, and speed in the exit of goods, which will increase the visibility of the port platform and its competitiveness,” indicated the government.
Togo-Delayed results of travelers’ Covid-19 tests: the government reacts
“Pending the deployment of these solutions, travelers are encouraged to make arrangements to perform the tests within a reasonable time and ensure to have their result before the day of travel,” further urged the executive.
Togo-Covid-19: Decrease in passenger traffic at Lomé airport
While the number of passengers registered on the platform stood at 459,961, up from 916,659 in 2019, it drop of around 50%, as the figures from the Ministry of Transport reveal.
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- Emmanuel Adebayor lost his mother !
The former captain of the Togo Sparrowhawks Emmanuel Adebayor would have lost his mother, we learn yesterday from several sources close to the football Star
Togo: Paulo Duarte, officially coach of the Sparrowhawks
Paulo Duarte officially signed his three-year contract this Friday in the presence of the Minister of Sports and Leisure Dr Lidi Bessi-Kama and Colonel Guy Akpovy, president of the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).
Togo-Football: The striker Kevin Denkey victim of racism in Belgium
During a league match in Belgium last week, the Togolese international, Kevin Denkey was victim of racism comments from some…
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 to start administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week
The vaccines will be administered in a single dose of 0.5 ml intramuscularly, to people aged 20 years and over, who have not previously received any other vaccine against Covid-19.
Togo launches its website dedicated to investment in the country
The site, designed with the assistance of Unctad, provides exhaustive information on the business environment in Togo, and aims to support investors in accessing information, carrying out administrative procedures and facilitation of their installation.
Togo-Des journalistes outillés sur la prévention des conflits
Le ministère de la Communication et des Médias organise, depuis lundi 9 août, à Lomé, une session de formation à l’endroit des journalistes.
Togo’s International Handicrafts Market to be soon reopened
Building on its inaugural success (more than 100,000 visitors, 160 exhibitors, 08 countries), the Market intends to continue in the same vein: nearly 300 stands are thus made available for exhibitors from around twenty countries, and at least 100,000 visitors are expected
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).
Togo’s new coach Paulo Duarte arrived in Lomé
Togo’s new coach for the national football team, Paulo Duarte set foot on Togolese soil on Thursday, August 05, 2021. He gave his impressions just after getting off the plane at Gnassingbé Eyadéma international airport.
Togo-COVID-19 : First African country to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Togolese authorities received yesterday a first shipment of 118,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine acquired through the African Union (AU) platform.
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-Online criminal record request, Now operational
The Prime Minister, Mrs. Victoire Sidémého Tomégah-Dobgbé, has officially launched yesterday the platform of the automated national criminal record in Togo.
Togo-Les patrons de presse s’engagent dans une démarche qualité
Vendredi Lomé, des patrons de presse du pays ont été outillés sur « Journalism Trust Initiative ». Un outil d’autoévaluation qui permet au média de s’engager dans une démarche qualité.
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.
Tokyo 2020 : Franco-Togolese Clarisse Agbégnénou wins the gold medal!
French judokate of Togolese origin, Clarisse Agbégnénou won the Olympic gold medal after beating Slovenian Tina Trstenjak in the final…
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.
Gender Equity: Togo launches HeForShe campaign
Togo adheres to the global solidarity movement for more equality and gender equity called HeForShe. The campaign was officially launched in Lomé on Friday.
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.
Togo to battle against Fake news on Covid-19 vaccines
In addition to this new program hailed by the Ministry of Health, other similar initiatives carried by the media and private sector actors, were already fighting against disinformation on Covid-19.
Togo wants to increase the number of women in peace operations
In Togo, the proportion and presence of women in military personnel and contingents will increase significantly in the next few years, announces the government.
Togo-Saudi Arabia is planning to strengthen its partnership with Lomé
The Togolese Foreign Minister Professor Robert Dussey received on Thursday, July 16, 2021, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Lomé, Meshal Hamdan Al-Rogi.
Togo becomes shareholder in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
Togo will therefore be able to receive financial contributions in a wider range of sectors such as electricity, transport infrastructure, natural resources, heavy industries or telecommunications
Togo-Covid-19 : Mandatory quarantine for travelers from six countries
Togolese authorities have imposed early July a mandatory quarantine on travelers from Brazil, South Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Russia and Portugal.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics : Togolese athletes sign a charter of good conduct
Togolese athletes qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Committee of Togo and the Ministry of Sports signed a charter of good conduct on Monday.
Togo-Togolese must continue applying for visa for Turkey in Benin
Despite the opening of the Turkish Embassy in Lomé since the 1st April 2021, Togolese must still continue to apply for visa at the Turkish Embassy in Benin.
Togo becomes the world’s leading exporter of organic soybeans to the EU
The Commission of the European Union (EU) ranked Togo as first in the world among countries exporting organic soybeans to the Schengen area in the year 2020
Togo-Road overload: new rules come into force at the end of July
The Togolese authorities have extended to 30 days, on July 8, the deadline granted to road hauliers to bring deformed or modified vehicles up to standard.
Togo-The government reduced the Covid-19 PCR test pice
The Togolese government has reduced the price of the Covid-19 PCR test on Wednesday July 07 2021, and set it at 25,000 FCFA, against 40,000 FCFA until then.
First pirate trial in Togo : Seven Nigerians and one Ghanaian convicted
Accused of maritime piracy, willful violence, attempted theft and grouping of criminals, the Lomé Court of Appeal tried several pirates on Monday as part of its assizes, 2020-2021 session.
Togo’s Prime Minister distinguished in the German Economic Senate
The Togolese government is convinced that there is no beneficial development for generations to come without real investment in human capital. Our roadmap is proof of this
Togo to begin administering the Pfizer vaccine on July 07
The Togolese Government has decided to proceed with the administration of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Grand Lomé, as of Wednesday July 07, 2021.
Togo-Championship 2021: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises ASKO FC
FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week sent “warm congratulations” to ASKO FC as this club has been crowned champion of Togo for the 6th time and second time in a row.
Togo-List of athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The National Olympic Committee of Togo (CNO – TOGO) has made public the list of Togolese athletes who will take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games of this year
Togo and Turkey want to strengthen their police collaboration
Togo’s Minister, Yark Damehame and the Director General of Turkish Security, Mehmet Aktaş discussed about the collaboration between their countries’ police.
Covid-19: Togo launches its immunity passport
Three months after the start of its vaccination campaign against the Covid-19, Togo officially launched the issuance of the vaccination passport on Monday.
Togo-ASKO club retains its title as champion
During the final of the championship of Togo, on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Kégué stadium, the Kozah Sports Association…
Togo-India has nominated its first Ambassador to Lomé
The Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey received on Saturday the figurative copy of the credentials of the first Ambassador of India to Togo
Togo-Investigative journalist Ferdinand Ayité awarded at the 2021 TRACE Prize
Ferdinand Ayité of L’Alternative magazine earned honorable mention for his investigation revealing corruption in importation of petroleum products to Togo.