Togo’s former Prime Minister Agbeyomé Kodjo passes away
Gabriel Messan Agbeyomé Kodjo, a prominent political figure in Togo and former Prime Minister, breathed his last on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Paris, France, at the age of 70.
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Togo’s 2024 election date moved, deposit requirements revised
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has rescheduled the parliamentary and regional elections to April 20, as confirmed by a government announcement issued on Saturday, February 24th, 2024.
Togo-Appel à candidatures pour des bourses de formation en médecine du sport
Le Comité National Olympique du Togo (CNO-TOGO) s’associe à la Solidarité Olympique pour offrir des bourses de formation dans le domaine de la médecine du sport. Cet appel vise à soutenir le développement des compétences médicales au sein de la communauté sportive togolaise.
Togo sets dates for 2024 parliamentary and regional elections
In a recent session of the council of ministers held in Lomé on Thursday, February 8th, the Togolese government has officially announced the dates for the upcoming parliamentary and regional elections. The polls are scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.
RSF uncovers continued surveillance on Togolese media figures
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has revealed this week that Pegasus cyber-espionage software continues to infiltrate the mobile phones of Togolese journalists, especially Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou. The duo currently faces legal action in Togo, triggered by a complaint from the Minister of Urban Planning.
Togo – Legal Saga continues for journalists Lawson and Sossou
This legal saga draws parallels with a past defamation case involving journalists Isidore Kowounou, Ferdinand Ayité, and the late Joël Egah, who had clashed with the same minister and another government official.
China’s Foreign Minister to embark on African tour including Togo
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a key member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is set to visit four African countries, including Togo, from January 13 to 18, following invitations extended to him.
Togo’s former Archbishop Philippe Kpodzro passes away in Sweden
The former Archbishop of Lomé, Monsignor Philippe Kpodzro, known for his unwavering advocacy for political change in Togo, died at the age of 93 in Sweden. The Catholic dignitary, in exile in Europe for the past three years, was a prominent figure during the last presidential election in Togo.
FIFA elevates Togo’s international referee count to 14
The Togolese Football Association officially announced on Wednesday the addition of two new referees to the list of Togolese international referees, bringing the total to 14 for the year 2024.
Togo and Czech Republic strengthen ties through new Consulate in Lomé
According to the Togolese authorities, Oukpedjo Abdou Saïd, appointed as the honorary consul by the Togolese government, is entrusted with the task of enhancing commercial, economic, sociocultural, and scientific ties between the two nations. Additionally, his role includes safeguarding the interests of Czech nationals in Togo.