Togo: Faure Gnassingbé appoints new ministers in government shuffle
Among the ousted ministers, notable departures include Minister of State Payadowa Boukpessi and Professor Akodah Ayewouadan.
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New Peace Corps cohort to begin mission in Togo
In Togo, a new cohort of the United States Peace Corps is set to be deployed in the coming days. A group of 21 young volunteers took their oath on Friday, September 1st, in Lomé, during a ceremony attended by the Minister of Community Development, Myriam Dossou-d’Almeida, and the U.S. Ambassador, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons.
Togo Soja opens its first soybean processing plant
Established within the Adetikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), the local soybean processing plant known as ‘Togo Soja’ has announced the achievement of its first production milestone by processing 50,000 tonnes of conventional soybeans.
Togo-Twenty African youths shortlisted for Lomé Peace and Security Forum
As part of the inaugural edition of the “Lomé Peace and Security Forum” (LPSF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Nationals Abroad launched a call for applications on June 19, 2023. The purpose was to select twenty young Africans with the most compelling messages advocating for peace and the future of Africa. The results were unveiled yesterday evening.
Togo enforces helmet requirement for motorcycle passengers
In Togo, failure to wear helmets by passengers on two or three-wheel motorcycles is now being penalized. Following a two-week “intensified” awareness campaign on the roads, the National Police began making arrests on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Voters Registration : Togolese sentenced to one year in Prison for fraud
In Togo, the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Monday, August 21st, the disqualification of Togolese citizen Esso-hana Ware and his conviction by the judiciary for multiple registrations on the recently updated electoral lists.
TOGO/Medias : Honoré Adontui nouveau patron du PPT
Le Patronat de la presse togolaise (PPT) vient d’élire un nouveau bureau lors d’une Assemblée générale éléctive tenue ce mercredi…
African Coffee Summit : Togo advocates for new Coffee paradigm
Uganda recently hosted the second summit of the Group of Twenty-Five African Coffee-Producing Countries (G25) from August 7th to 10th. Represented by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Local Consumption, Kodjo Adedze, Togo actively participated in the event.
Niger- Intervention militaire ou le scenario de science-fiction de la CEDEAO, selon Alain Foka
En brandissant d’entrée de jeu l’option militaire sans avoir épuisé la solution diplomatique contre la junte qui a renversé le Président Bazoum, la CEDEAO ne s’est elle pas définitivement discréditée ? Après les ratées, et cafouillages contre le Mali, la Guinée et le Burkina, le bricolage dans le dossier Niger ne signe t’il pas sa mort cette fois ci.
Niger-The legitimate Government of Togo support the People of Niger and the transition authorities
The Government of Former Prime Minister Agbeyome vehemently objects to the posture adopted by ECOWAS, Western countries, and France regarding the current situation in Niger.
Droits des consommateurs : l’ARCEP partage l’expérience du Togo avec la Guinée
L’Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques et des postes (ARCEP) partage « l’expérience du Togo en matière de protection et de défense des droits et intérêts des consommateurs » avec son homologue de Guinée.
The fate of Togolese women giving birth on the ground
Amnesty International is calling on Togolese authorities to urgently improve access to maternal health care in the country, and reduce infant and neonatal mortality. This is part of the conclusions of a report published by the NGO on July 31, 2023, African Women’s Day.
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.
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.
Infra for Africa forum in full swing in Togo
The first ‘Infra For Africa’ forum coupled with the Africa50 General Assembly of Shareholders, kicked off on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
Togo-nearly 300 private schools to be closed
In Togo, the Ministry of Primary, Secondary, Technical and Handicraft Education announced last week , the closure from the next school year (2023-2024) of several private schools in situation of irregularity.
Togo-How Adebayor wants to celebrate the end of his career
The Togolese football star and Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who announced the end of his football career in March, wants to celebrate his retirement next year.
Togo-Ferdinand Ayité laureate at the International Press Freedom Awards
Journalists from Georgia, India, Mexico and the Togolese Ferdinand Ayité will be honored in November at the 2023 International Press Freedom Awards, which celebrate brave reporters around the world.
Togo-Faure and Faustin-Archange call for a ceasefire in Sudan
In a joint press release on Tuesday evening, the Togolese Head of State Faure Gnassingbé and his Central African counterpart Faustin-Archange Touadéra, called for a definitive end to the fighting in Sudan.
What brought a British delegation to Togo this week
The prime minister of Togo, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé had on June 26, 2023 in Lomé, a working session with a British delegation led by Mrs. Harriet Thompson, the ambassador of the country to Togo and Ghana. This meeting, which is part of the follow-up to actions taken to promote bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Togo, focused on issues relating to the security situation in Togo and in the sub-region.
Togo- A la découverte de la culture chinoise
L’ambassade de Chine au Togo a organisé une journée portes ouvertes sur le thème “A la découverte de la culture chinoise” à l’intention des acteurs des médias togolais, dans l’objectif de promouvoir les échanges entre la Chine et le Togo, mercredi soir à Lomé.
Togo-Journalist Ferdinand Ayité warns that his family is being harassed
From his place of exile, the Togolese journalist, Ferdinand Ayité makes revelations about the state of his family in the West African nation. According to the journalist prosecuted by the country’s authorities, his family has been constantly intimidated and harassed since he left Lomé.
Bishops of Togo call for the release of “political prisoners”
At the end of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday June 16 2023, the Conference of Bishops of Togo (CET) asked the government for the “release of political prisoners”.
Togo and Canada to strengthen their economic partnership
Togo and Canada reaffirmed their will on Thursday during a meeting in Ottawa between the Minister of Commerce, Kodjo Adedze and his Canadian counterpart, Mary Ng.
Togo-ECOWAS Court of Justice orders the release of ten prisoners
The Togolese State is requested to release ten detainees arrested in 2019, following violence that the Togolese government denounced as an armed insurrection. The decision was made on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 by the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Togo at its first Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting
Almost a year after joining the Commonwealth Nations, Togo took part from June 5 to 6 2023, in the very first Meeting of Trade Ministers of the Organization since it became a member.
West African customs want interconnection of their IT systems
Since Monday, June 5, the Togolese capital has hosted a meeting to assess the interconnection of computer systems between West African customs. The five-day meeting which brings together West African customs administrations is part of the Transit Goods Interconnection and Management System (SIGMAT) project.
President Bio in Togo for a meeting on agriculture
The Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, received Tuesday, May 30 in Lomé, his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, who is in Togo as part of a regional meeting on agriculture.
Togo’s President of the Constitutional Court, Aboudou Assouma is dead
The President of the Constitutional Court of Togo since 2007, Aboudou Assouma died at the age of 78 following a long illness, we learned at the start of the weekend.
Togo-Voters registration: the opposition warns about the participation of foreigners
The Togolese opposition group, the Dynamics for the Majority of the People (DMP) released a statement on Thursday about its remarks relating to the ongoing voters registration inside the country. The DMP denounces the Registration of minors as well as foreigners on the electoral list.
Togo and South Korea celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations
The Minister for the Coordination of Government Policies of South Korea, Bang Moon-Kyu had a working session with the government team of Togo, this Thursday, May 25, 2023. The meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé , is part of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Togo and South Korea.
Togo-Vers « une meilleure gouvernance » des aires protégées
Il s’agit d’un avant-projet de loi adopté mercredi 24 mai 2023, en conseil des ministres.
Togo-Roc Hôtel d’Atakpamé ferme ses portes temporairement
L’un des hôtels qui accueillent les touristes et des événements dans la ville d’Atakpamé va temporairement fermer ses portes, a annoncé lundi le gouvernement Togolais..
Togo to hosts the first Forum Infra for Africa
Lomé, the Togolese capital will host from July 3, 2023, the first edition of Forum Infra for Africa and the General Assembly of shareholders of Africa50, the government announced on Friday.
Call to participate in a webinar on US funding for Togo’s private sector
U.S. agencies including the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), from which Togo recently benefited an upgrade to Compact, are hosting a webinar on Wednesday on U.S. government financing for the private sector in Togo.
Togo-Voter registrations to resume inside the country
As part of the parliamentary and municipal elections this year in Togo, voter registration will resume inside the country after the adjournment of the operation.
‘My Perf’, a new tool to check internet flaws in Togo
The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority in Togo also called ARCEP, has recently launched the ‘My Perf’ application, which allows users to assess the quality of their internet connection in the country.
Togo to soon have an international standing shopping mall
The West African Development Bank or BOAD, approved last week, during the meeting of its Board of Directors, a disbursement of 5.137 billion FCFA (about 8.5 million USD) for the financing of a shopping mall in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
British Togoland: a new message to King Charles III
Activists claiming the independence of the western part of the former Togoland sent a message to King Charles III on the occasion of his coronation this Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Togo-Voter registration extended in zone 1
In Togo, the electoral census in zone 1 has been extended until Monday, May 8, 2023. It was originally scheduled to end this Saturday.
Togo welcomes a new UNDP Resident Representative
A few months after the departure of Aliou Dia, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) sends a new Resident Representative to Togo. Binta Sanney has officially taken office on Monday, May 2 in Lomé, after a meeting with members of the country team.
APA Conference : Africans deplore the under-representation of their continent
Delegations from a dozen countries took part on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in the first Conference of Foreign Ministers of the African Political Alliance (APA), held in Lomé, the Capital of the Republic of Togo. Under-representation of Africa in multilateral institutions of global governance was part of the major topics discussed yesterday.
Two Togolese journalists to be tried despite being in exile
The Togolese journalists Ferdinand Ayite and Isidore Kouwonou, respectively Director of Publication and Editor-in-Chief of the Togolese investigative newspaper L’ALTERNATIVE will be tried again on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Lomé Court of Appeal, we learn.
Journée mondiale de la liberté de presse : message des USA au Togo
En cette Journée Mondiale de la liberté de la presse, l’Ambassade des Etats-Unis au Togo a adressé “une pensée spéciale” aux professionnels des médias togolais qui subissent des persécutions dans l’exercice de leur fonction de journaliste
Togo-Parliamentary elections: Start of voter registration
As part of the parliamentary and municipal elections scheduled for this year in Togo, voter registration started on Saturday April 29, 2023 throughout the country.
Dogta-Lafiè, a new hospital Togo boasts of
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé proceeded Wednesday, April 26, to the inauguration of a new hospital in Lomé called Dogta-Lafiè. The infrastructure is qualified as the very first referral hospital in Togo.
Togo’s 63rd independence Day : The U.S send a special message to Togolese
Secretary Of State of the United States of America, Antony J. Blinken has issued a press statement this Thursday April 27, 2023 on the occasion of Togo’s 63rd independence Day.
The Russian sports minister visits Togo, Benin and Senegal
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin arrived on Tuesday in Togo where he signed with his Togolese counterpart, Dr Lidi Bessi Kama, a memorandum of understanding for the development of sport in the two countries. Matytsin also has trips to other West African countries on his agenda, including Benin and Senegal.
Italy seeks Togo’s support for its Expo 2030 candidacy
Mario Giro, the Italian government’s special envoy arrived in Lomé on Thursday April 19 to meet the Togolese Head of State as part of Italy’s international promotional tour counting for Universal Exhibition Expo 2030.
A Togolese sends open letter to UN boss António Guterres
In this period of preparation for parliamentary elections in Togo, the Togolese politician Francis Pédro Amuzun, a municipal councilor, and presenting himself as “citizen of the world” again addresses António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN).
Togo-Soon possible to easily change phone network operator
In Togo, it will soon be possible to easily change operator while keeping your telephone number, announced this Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP).
Appeal for funds to save the life of a Togolese in the US
The family of Dr. Jean-Marc Komi Akakpo, a Togolese residing in the United States of America, is requesting financial assistance to assist the compatriot, who suffered a cardiac arrest last February, while his health insurance came to an end.