Togo’s flag to be hoisted in the Commonwealth
After being admitted to the Commonwealth Nations, Togo will make its official entry into the organization this Thursday, October 20, 2022.
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Togo to lead the International Coffee Organization in 2023
Togo will hold the presidency of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) from September 2023. The government announced this Thursday October 13, 2022.
Choiseul 2022 : Togolese again among African economic leaders
After being represented five times from 2014 and last year, Togo is once again represented in the selection of the Institut Choiseul, which annually identifies the African economic leaders of tomorrow
Le Ghana exporte-t-il gratuitement de l’électricité vers le Togo?
Le 17 août dernier, l’animateur ghanéen de l’émission télévisée Onua Maakye, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, populairement connu sous le nom de Captain Smart, a déclaré que le Ghana distribuait de l’électricité gratuite au Togo. Mais suite à quelques investigations, les affirmations du Journaliste n’ont pas été vérifiées.
Togo- Affaire du jeune tué par balle sur la route de Tabligbo: Le Journal Liberté compte interjeter appel
Le quotidien Liberté ne digère pas la sentence prononcée contre lui dans l’affaire du jeune tué par balle sur la route de Tabligbo. Le confrère compte faire appel de la décision de justice rendue en première instance.
Korea and Hungary send new ambassadors to Togo
New ambassadors from Hungary, Korea and the Ivory Coast were welcomed this Thursday by the Togolese head of state, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
A Togolese newspaper suspended with a heavy fine
The Togolese newspaper Liberté announces that it has been suspended again for three months, following the case of a young man shot dead on the road to Tabligbo last month.
Togo- Le journal Liberté suspendu pour 3 mois et condamné à 12 millions F CFA
Le quotidien Liberté est suspendu pour trois mois. Et ce, suite à l’affaire du jeune tué par balle sur la route de Tabligbo.
Togo confirms the reception of the former Burkinabè leader
The Togolese government on Monday confirmed the presence in Togo of the deposed leader of Burkina Faso, Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
ILO keys handed over to the Togolese Houngbo
The former Prime minister of Togo Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo has received the keys of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from his predecessor this Friday September 30, 2022.
Togo launches a Website for tourism
Togo now officially has an internet portal dedicated to tourism. The Minister of the sector, Gbenyo Lamadokou unveiled the site a few days ago.
Russia referendums in Ukraine: Togo mentioned among the countries that sent observers
The Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has listed eight countries including Togo, that they have provided observers for the controversial referendums, which Russia is conducting on Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories.
Diplomatic relations between Togo and the Dominican Republic
Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Roberto Álvarez, his Dominican counterpart, on Tuesday signed the joint declaration officially establishing relations between the two nations.
Togo’s President at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The President of the Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé takes part this Monday, September 19, 2022, in London in the United Kingdom, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Togo-Ghana maritime delimitation: An 11th meeting scheduled for October
Togo and Ghana ended Friday in the Capital Lomé, the tenth consultation on the border dispute between them. The meeting resulted in further progress on the issue.
Visa free between Togo and Morocco comes into effect
It is now possible for Togolese to enter Morocco freely without a Visa. At the same time, Moroccans wishing to travel to Togo will no longer be subjected to obtaining a Visa. The agreement has been formalized this week between the two countries.
Death of Elizabeth II: Togo offers its condolences
The Presidency of Togo reacted to the death of Queen of England, Elizabeth II. She died this Thursday, September 08 in Balmoral (Scotland) at the age of 96.
Terrorism: Togo extends the state of emergency in the north
The Togolese parliament on Tuesday approved the six-month extension of the state of emergency in the Savanes region, located in the far north of the country, plagued by incursions by terrorist groups
Togo is hosting the 2022 African Union Amnesty Month
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is commemorating the 2022 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM), for the surrender and collection of illicit weapons, from this Monday 5, September 2022, in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
Covid-19: new relief on travel measures to Togo
The Togolese government has further eased this week travel conditions on departure and arrival in the country.
Togo-End of the 72nd session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Started on Monday at the International Conference Center in Lomé, Togo, the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for…
Togo and 16 other African countries to benefit from Chinese debt cancellation
China announced the cancellation of 23 interest-free loans granted to 17 African countries. Among the beneficiaries, we also find Togo, of which 24% of the total stock of its debt is Chinese, according to figures from a study published last June by Green Finance & Development Center.
The Togolese army repels a new attack in the north
The Togolese Army repelled another attack by terrorist groups on the night of August 22 to 23, 2022 in the Savanes region in northern Togo, we learn from local sources.
HSGF denounces “unlawful” minerals resources exploitation in Western Togoland
The Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF), one of the groups demanding independence for the western part of the former Togoland, denounces the exploitation of mineral resources on their territory, an act that activists deem illegal.
WHO rewards Togo for eliminating some neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Alliance for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases presented on Monday in Lomé, a distinction to Togo for having eliminated on its territory, at least 4 neglected tropical diseases.
Togo-Dr Agbéyomé to Embalo
Open letter of august 18, 2022, from the legitimate president of Togo, his excellency, Dr Gabriel Agbeyome Messan Kodjo, to the current President of Ecowas, Umaro Sissoco Embalo
Togo hosts a session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Togo hosts from this Monday, until August 26, the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. The event, which will bring together the luminaries of the health sector, will take place at the International Conference Center of Lomé.
Togo-Commonwealth General Secretary meets Faure Gnassingbé and Ali Bongo
The Gabonese heard of State Ali Bongo Ondimba and his Togolese counterpart Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé jointly granted an audience in Libreville on Friday to Commonwealth Nations’ Secretary General Patricia Scotland.
ECA and Togo agree to create African Center for Cybersecurity
Togo and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the creation of the “African Center for Coordination and Research in Cybersecurity”, Cina Lawson, Togolese Minister of Digital Economy announced on Tuesday.
Togo’s FM Dussey receives the International Prize for Human Rights
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey was awarded on Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, the International Human Rights Prize.
The minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar receives his Togolese counterpart
Foreign Minister for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof Robert Dussey was hosted on Monday in Doha, by his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.
Togo–“We can only continue to demand a chance of government ”
Togolese activist Farida Nabourema has not said her last word on the governance in Togo. The leader of “Faure Must Go”, has once again slammed the power of Lomé.
Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad is set
After the launch of the electoral process, the members of the Independent Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (CEI-HCTE) have been appointed, the government announced on Wednesday.
A Togolese journalist traveling to Germany reported missing
One of the Togolese journalists has not been seen since he left Lomé in June for a conference in Germany, the Union of Independent Journalists of Togo (UJIT) announced this week.
Togo is hosting ‘Small Touches For Our Planet’ project
Climate activists from European countries, Greece, Turkey, India and Uruguay have been meeting in Togo, precisely in Kpalimé, since July 24, as part of the ‘Small Touches For Our Planet’ (STOP) project.
Togo/Ghana-What was said between Faure Gnassingbé and Nana Akufo-Addo
At the invitation of the Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo paid this Thursday, July 28 a working and friendship visit to Lomé. This meeting was marked by a talk between the two leaders, on bilateral and multilateral issues, as well as a working session.
Togo at its 1st official meeting with Commonwealth Nations
Exactly one month after its accession, Togo is participating in its first official meeting within the Commonwealth Nations, announced the Togolese Minister of Sports and Recreation, Lidi Bessi Kama, on Wednesday.
Togo and Morocco sign a mutual visa free entry agreement
As of July 21, 2022, all Togolese holders of ordinary passports can enter Morocco without a visa. It is the same for Moroccans who want to enter Togo
Ivorian Fily Sissoko takes office as new World Bank Representative in Togo
Fily Sissoko, the new Resident representative of the World Bank in Togo, officially took office this week and was received on Tuesday by the Prime Minister, Victoire Dogbé. The Ivorian thus succeeds Hawa Cissé Wagué, who arrived at the end of her mission on July 1, 2022.
Togo-Publication des photos des victimes des attaques terroristes : Une infraction punissable
Dans un communiqué publié le mardi 19 juillet 2022, le gouvernement togolais a rappelé que la publication des photos des personnes disparues lors des récentes attaques terroristes au nord du pays, est une infraction punissable d’autant plus que ces images sont affligeantes pour les familles endeuillées.
The second election of the high council of Togolese abroad launched
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof Robert Dussey launched this Monday, July 18, 2022, the electoral process of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE).
Togo hit by a new deadly attack in the north
The north of Togo again bereaved by a deadly attack in the Savannah region. No official confirmation from the authorities for the moment, but a security source confirms that several localities were attacked overnight from Thursday to Friday July 15, 2022.
The benefits Togo expects after admission to Commonwealth Nations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey, listed some benefits that his country will enjoy after its admission to the Commonwealth Nations.
Terrorism: Togolese army admits having killed seven civilians by mistake
The Togolese Armed Forces Chief of Staff confirmed on Thursday, July 14, 2022 that a plane had wrongly targeted civilians. Confused with terrorists on the move, seven civilians died and two others were injured.
Togo to use Turkish drones to fight terrorism
According to media reports , Togo has equipped itself with Turkish drones as part of the fight against terrorism affecting its border areas, especially in the far north.
Investigation into a new suspected terrorist attack in northern Togo
On the night of Saturday July 09 to Sunday July 10, an explosion occurred in the village of Margba in the Savanes Region. The incident, confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces, caused the death of seven people and left two injured.
The census of Togolese in the Diaspora is over
The first census of Togolese abroad ended on June 30, 2022, the Togolese government announced last Thursday.
Togo launches electronic visa for travelers
In Togo, the e-visa or electronic visa is now available for travelers. The government officially announced this Thursday, June 30, 2022, the launch of the document, as well as the update of the national travel platform, voyage.gouv.tg
The new Ambassador of the UK welcomes Togo’s accession to the Commonwealth
The new Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Togo, Mrs. Harriet Clare Thompson congratulated Togo for joining Commonwealth Nations.
Togo and Gabon officially join the Commonwealth Nations
The 26th Commonwealth Heads of State Summit which opened in Kigali, Rwanda on Monday has finally seen the integration of Gabon and Togo into the organization.
Togo-The government prohibits an opposition meeting
The meeting planned by certain political parties grouped within the Dynamic Monsignor Kpodzro (DMK) in the Bè district (Gulf 1) on this Saturday, is prohibited”, General Yark Damehame, Togo’s Minister in charge of security and civil protection announced.
New terrorist attack repelled in northern Togo
A terrorist group carried out in the early morning of Thursday June 16, 2022, a new terrorist attack against Togo, in the north of the country, between Gnoaga and Gouloungoussi
Togo to modify the costs of visas and residence permits
As part of the amendments relating to the foreign police in Togo, the government, on Monday, during the Council of Ministers examined two draft decrees relating to the fixing of the costs of entry visas to the country and the residence permit.
Terrorism pushes Togo to establish a new state of emergency in the north
After that of Covid-19, the Savannah region, northern Togo, is in a state of security emergency from Monday, June 13, 2022, the government announced this measure following a Council of Ministers the same day.
More than thousand Togolese pilgrims expected for Hajj 2022
After two years of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the great pilgrimage to Mecca will take place this year for the Togolese Muslim community. “The quota reserved for our country goes from 2,225 in 2019 to 1,098 this year,” said the Minister of Territorial Administration, Payadowa Boukpessi.
The registration of Togolese in the diaspora extended
Initially scheduled to end on June 7, 2022, the census of Togolese in the diaspora has been extended to June 30, those responsible for the project announced on Tuesday.
Togo announces the opening of a consulate in Dakhla
Togo, through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, announced on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Rabat, the opening soon of a consulate general in Dakhla. The Togolese also reiterated his country’s support for the territorial integrity of Morocco and affirmed his support for the autonomy initiative.
Togo seizes 40 tonnes of maize en route to Ghana
A control team from the Togolese Ministry of Commerce intercepted in the night of Wednesday to Thursday, in Aflao near the border with Ghana, a shipment of 40 tons of maize intended for export.
The fight against terrorism sends a Togolese Minister to Saudi Arabia
The Togolese Minister of Security and Civil Protection , Yark Damehame visited on Thursday the headquarters of the Islamic Military Coalition for the Fight against Terrorism (CIMCT), in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
A Chadian trader stabs a Togolese soldier to death
A Togolese gendarme was fatally stabbed on Thursday by a Chadian trader who also injured a policeman. The Minister of Security and Civil Protection of Togo, Gal Yark Damehame, commenting on the case, communicated the circumstances of the tragedy.