Ivorian soldiers released by Mali make a stopover in Togo
Like the three women among them, the Ivorian soldiers arrested last July in Mali, made a stopover on Saturday in Lomé after their release facilitated by the Togolese authorities.
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A new Press Code comes into force in Togo
In Togo, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has announced that the changes induced by the “Press and Communication Code”, dated January 07, 2020, come into force from January 7, 2023.
Ghana-Des arrestations pour tentative de contrebande de cacao vers le Togo
Le service de renseignement de la police du Ghana, agissant sur une dénonciation le jour de Noël, a intercepté deux véhicules en direction du Togo, chargés d’un total de 219 sacs de fèves de cacao à Fume et Ve-Golokwati dans la région de la Volta.
The minimum wage raised to 52,500 FCFA in Togo
The guaranteed interprofessional minimum wage of 35,000 FCFA (about $57 monthly) in force since 2012, will experience an increase in Togo from Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Reshuffle in the leadership of the Togolese Armies
According to decrees read Thursday evening on national television, the Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé dismissed the Minister of the Togolese Armies, Mrs. Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadè.
What Faure Gnassingbé thinks of the organization of the World Cup by Qatar
After his invitation to the Doha Economic Forum in June 2022, the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé was also invited to the World Cup final in Doha last Sunday, he took the opportunity to speak on the tournament and the relationship between his country and Qatar.
US-Africa: MCC CEO gives more information on Togo’s next step
A new era is dawning for Togo following its qualification for the “Full Compact” program of the Millennium Challenge Accourt. Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright in charge of the MCC department clarified several points in an exclusive interview with Dr. Albert Kate, our special correspondent in Washington DC.
Togo Youth innovation week officially launched
The first Youth Innovation Week (Togo Youth innovation week) was officially launched on Tuesday December 13 in Lomé and the logo of the event is unveiled.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé in Washington for the U.S-Africa Summit
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé arrived Monday night in Washington at the invitation of the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, the government announced. In the American capital, Faure Gnassingbé will participate in the U.S-Africa Leaders Summit from December 13 to 15, 2022.
Togo-Towards the acceleration of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor project
The ministers in charge of road infrastructure of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria committed themselves during a meeting last week in Lomé, to accelerate the process of the development project of the highway of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor.
Togo’s Foreign Minister Dussey meets his Jamaican counterpart
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey announces this Friday a meeting with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina Johnson Smith.
India’s Gravita opens aluminum recycling plant in Togo
The company Gravita Togo SAU, located in Lilikopé in the prefecture of Zio and 45 km north of Lomé, launched its aluminum ingot production activities on December 5th.
Togo-New law on sexual abuse: The UK updates its citizens
Following the adoption of a new law to better combat sexual violence in Togo, the United Kingdom has issued a statement on Wednesday informing its citizens traveling or residing in the country.
A new award for Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Professor Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, won the AFRIK CONNEXION AFRICAN PRIZE awarded by the Afrik Orizon Foundation in Ivory Coast.
The Seven Seas Voyager makes a stopover in Togo
The Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship docked on Sunday November 27 at the port of Lomé. On board, almost 700 tourists came to discover the tourist assets of Togo.
Kick-off of the 2nd edition of AFIS in Togo
The second annual summit of the Africa financial industry summit (AFIS) officially opened this Monday, November 28 in Lomé in the capital of Togo.
Togo is preparing to host the AFIS 2022 Summit
The Togolese capital is preparing to host the 2022 edition of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) on November 28 and 29, 2022.
Togo hosts the Intermodal Africa 2022 Fair
The Togolese capital hosted Wednesday, November 23, the 28th Intermodal Africa 2022 Fair. The event aims to be a framework for the logistical integration of maritime, road, rail and air transport.
Taking office of the 48 new delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad
The 48 new country delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) elected last month, officially took office this Wednesday, November 23, 2022, during a ceremony led in Lomé by the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Dussey.
Togo sends its 10th contingent to UN mission in Mali
The 10th Togolese contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left Lome on Sunday for Mali, the Togolese Ministry of Armed Forces announced.
Togo present at the 18th summit of Francophonie in Tunisia
The 18th summit of La Francophonie started on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Djerba in Tunisia where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé…
Sommet de la Francophonie: Faure Gnassingbé à Djerba
Le chef de l’Etat Faure Gnassingbé prend part à la 18è Conférence des chefs d’État et de gouvernement de la Francophonie ce samedi 19 Novembre 2022 à Djerba en Tunisie.
The new EU Commission in Togo holds its 1st dialogue with the country
Togo held on Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, the 1st session of the Partnership Dialogue with the new European Union (EU) Commission.
Photos the International African Textile Fair in Togo
Togo is hosting the 8th edition of the International African Textile Fair from November 4 to 6, 2022 under the theme “Loincloth industry in Africa, innovations and collective intelligence at the service of the empowerment of women and young people”
Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Michel Dagoh is dead
Togo’s ambassador to Germany, Michel Komi Bayédzè DAGOH died on Saturday, October 29, the government confirmed on Monday.
Togo-Terrorist attacks displace more than 4,000 people
Togo has been providing assistance for several months to the populations victims of attacks by terrorist groups in the Savannah region and beyond the national borders, announces the government, which indicates that the number of displaced persons already exceeds 4,000.
Togo hosts ECOWAS Forum on Education for the Culture of Peace
Since Thursday, October 27, the Togolese capital has been hosting the 3rd ECOWAS Forum on education for a culture of peace through intra- and inter-religious dialogue.
Togo-Une affaire d’escroquerie secoue la presse
Depuis quelques jours, circulent sur les réseaux sociaux, des informations relatives à une affaire d’escroquerie dans laquelle le confrère Théophile Kponhinto, Directeur de Publication du Journal « Le Populiste » serait impliqué.
The Togolese Embassy in London becomes a High Commission
After Togo’s flag was raised for the first time at Commonwealth headquarters in London on Thursday, the Togolese embassy in the UK also became a high commission.
The flag of Togo raised in the Commonwealth
As we announced, the flag of Togo was hoisted this Thursday, October 20, 2022 alongside those of the other members of the Commonwealth Nations at Marlborough House, headquarters of the institution in London.
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.
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.