Togo-Josiane Kwenda appointed new country manager for IFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Josiane Kwenda as the new manager for Togo, along with three other countries, namely Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin.
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Türkiye-MMLK calls for help for Togolese migrants in prison
In a press release published Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Martin Luther King Movement (MMLK) is sounding the alarm and calling on the Togolese authorities on the situation of young Togolese in Turkey. More than a dozen Togoles are reportedly jailed in Turkey for lack of a residence permit
Poor living conditions of Togolese workers in Yemen and Oman
The Martin Luther King Movement (MMLK) has issued this week, an alert to the Togolese authorities citing the “deplorable” living and working conditions of Togolese domestic workers in Yemen and Oman.
Sudan : Togo intervenes in the pursuit of peace in Darfur
Togo has been holding consultations between all the parties involved in the conflict in Darfur since Sunday July 23, 2023 in the Capital Lomé. This comes after many countries and organisations try their chances to restore peace in Sudan.
Togo-twelve soldiers killed in a new attack in the North
The north of Togo was once again bereaved following an attack that caused the death of at least twelve soldiers on Monday, July 17 2023.
Togo-World Bank : Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira appointed new director of operations
The World Bank (WB) has a new Director of Operations for Togo. Rwandan Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira officially took office on July 1, replacing Coralie Gevers, in office since 2019.
Togo-Covid-19 documents are no longer required at Lomé airport
Togo has put an end to health measures that required travelers to present documents related to Covid-19, such as proof of vaccination or PCR test results at the country’s international airport.
Togo-Elections : some opposition parties to move forward despite controversies
Despite the controversy surrounding voter registration in Zone 1, Greater Lomé, opposition parties in Togo have decided to move forward. While some prefer radical approach, such as protests and procedures, others take a more measured attitude: To take part in the race
Togo to strengthen the fight against psychoactive substances
The Togolese government recalled this week that the sale and consumption of tobacco and its by-products, especially shisha, are prohibited and punishable. Togo therefore wants to intensify control and the fight against the promotion and consumption of psychoactive substances.
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While some Togolese have no voter’s ID, others have several
While several eligible Togolese citizens remain without voters’ ID cards despite the extensions during the registrations from April to June, others have tried to get multiple cards during this operation, which was however marked by the malfunctioning of the machines.