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.
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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.
Togo-10 weekly flights between Lomé and Washington
Ethiopian Airlines officially launched on Wednesday, June 1, a new connection to Washington DC from Lomé. An inaugural flight took place in this direction, following a ceremony organized at Gnassingbé Eyadema International Airport (AIGE).
Togo can now prosecute persons involved in maritime crime.
Togo is strengthening its fight against maritime piracy. The country validated its Standardized and Harmonized Operating Procedures Document last week, becoming at the same time the first country in French-speaking West Africa to adopt this provision.
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Togo-New modification of the Electoral Code and the Charter of political parties
In Togo, the electoral and political system has experienced once again an amendment. Members of Parliament adopted in plenary Tuesday to the Chamber two bills amending the Electoral Code and the Charter of political parties.
Togo-Fifteen “terrorists” killed in the Kpinkankandi attack
Fifteen terrorists were killed by Togolese soldiers during the attack perpetrated last week in northern Togo, the government announced on Wednesday evening.
Covid-19-Togo’s land borders finally reopened
The Togolese government has finally decided on Monday to reopen the country’s land borders, which have been closed since March 2020 due to the famous Covid-19 pandemic.
The US condemns the new terrorist attack in northern Togo
The United States of America has “strongly” condemned the deadly terrorist attack that claimed the life of eight Togolese soldiers in the north of the country on the night of May 10-11, 2022.
EU condemns the terrorist attack in northern Togo
The European Union (EU) has become one of Togo’s first partners to express its indignation following the murderous attack on the Togolese army on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday.
Togo suffers a second terrorist attack in the North
A new terrorist attack took place in the north of Togo, at the operational outpost of Kpinkankandi in the canton of Koundjouaré (prefecture Kpendjal), we learned from sources this Wednesday.
Presse togolaise : Sur les rotules et à l’image du pays…
Le mardi 3 mai 2022 dernier marquait la 29e célébration de la journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse instituée depuis décembre 1993 par l’Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies. L’événement a été observé au Togo aussi. Mais quel est l’état de cette vertu – liberté de presse – au Togo ? Quid de la santé financière et du bien-être de la presse togolaise ?…Etat des lieux.
Togo agrees to become a mediator between Mali and ECOWAS
On Wednesday May 4, a delegation led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, made a visit to Lomé during which he asked Togo to “support the effort of Malian dialogue with the international community”, and to “take facilitation initiatives”.
Former EU Ambassador to Togo Cristina Barreira has died
The former head of the European Union delegation to Togo, Cristina Martins Barreira has died, her successor Joaquin Tasso Villalonga announced earlier this week.
ECOWAS praises the opening of Togo’s Police Information Center
As part of the “West African Police Information System (WAPIS)” program, the government of Togo, represented by its Minister of Security and Civil Protection, General Damehane YARK, proceeded on April 29, 2022, to the inauguration of the Information Center of Togo Police (CIPT), at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior and Civil Protection.
Élim CHAN 2022 : La CAF change de programme
Exprimant ses excuses « pour tout désagrément causé » par ce changement de programme et, cependant, sans donner les raisons ayant conduit à ce report, la CAN souligne qu’elle « annoncera de nouvelles dates en temps opportun. »
The new US Ambassador to Togo officially takes office
The new United States Ambassador to Togo, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons presented her credentials to the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé this Tuesday, April 26, 2022, marking her official assumption of duty in the country.
Summary of the history of Togo’s independence
Togo got independence on April 27, 1960. Sylvanus Olympio who was the Prime Minister since the elections supervised by the UN, became the President of the new Republic.
Togolese Parliament Passes Commonwealth Membership Bill
The Parliament of Togo adopted Friday, the adhesion of the country to the Commonwealth, at the end of a briefing of the government.
Togolese shocked by the customs tariffs at Lomé airport
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) published a guide in which the rights and duties of travelers are mentioned. The institution recalled on taxes that are applied even on personal belongings.
Togo-Suspension of visits to detainees lifted after two years
Togo’s prisons will be reopened to the public from Friday for visits to detainees, after two years of closure due to Covid-19, Justice Minister Pius Kokouvi Agbétomey announced.
Togo-Lomé-Washington DC flights are increasing
Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport in Lomé has been chosen by Ethiopian Airlines as the starting point for direct flights to Washington DC, the Togolese government announced on Wednesday
Covid-19: Japan supports Togo with 02 million dollars
After initial support in 2020 as part of the prevention of Covid-19, Togo is benefiting new support from Japan. The Japanese government has decided to grant its Togolese counterpart an emergency donation of $2 million (just over one billion FCFA), the Togolese government announced on Monday.
No charges against the U.S policemen who shot a Togolese
No charges will be filed against the Austin policemen who allegedly shot Kokou Christopher Fiafonou, a 38-year-old Togolese, last December.
Three leaders of the Togo Teachers’ Union detained
The three members of the Togo Teachers’ Union (SET) arrested last Saturday, were sent to prison on Monday April 11, 2022, for incitement to revolt.
Togo-Suspension of the tax on vehicles
In Togo, the application of the tax on motor vehicles (TVM) is suspended as of April 11, 2022. The government announced on Monday.
Benin: a French traveler arrested for illegal possession of a weapon
A French national was arrested at Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cotonou in possession of a weapon, Beninese media reported earlier this weekend.
Togo-Strike: The number of dismissed teachers increased
Gilbert Bawara, the Togolese Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Dialogue, has extended the list of teachers excluded from teaching for having observed the strike in recent days.
A ship runs aground on the Togolese coast
A ship ran aground on Monday April 4, 2022 on the Togolese coast in Lomé around noon, we learned this morning.
Togo acquires new support from the World Bank
After the approval of an initial financing of $100 million (approximately FCFA 60 billion) intended to support inclusive growth, Togo will benefit from further support from the World Bank.
Togo: more than 130 “striking” teachers fired
A total of 137 teachers were fired during the week from the framework of education officials by Togo’s Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Dialogue, Gilbert Bawara, who signed an order to this effect.
Covid-19-Updates to travelers from Togo to Turkey
The consular service of the Turkish Embassy in Lomé remains inoperative. Visas will still be issued to Togolese citizens by the Turkish Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, the Embassy recalled in a statement issued with some updates on new travel measures regarding Covid-19.
The new United States Ambassador to Togo arrives in Lomé
A few days after the departure of Eric Stromayer, his successor Elisabeth Anne Noseworthy Fitzsimmons set foot on Togolese soil. The new ambassador of the United States in Togo handed over to the head of Togolese diplomacy, the castigated copy of the letter accrediting her.
Togo pleads for debt cancellation and reallocation of SDRs
Togo took part on March 26 and 27 in the ministerial meeting of the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8). Representing Togo, the SG of the Presidency, Sandra Johnson focused her intervention on sustainable growth, the effects of security and health crises on financing flows, domestic debt and resource mobilization in Africa.
War in Ukraine : About sixty Togolese rescued
The High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) announced on Wednesday that it had identified and taken care of several Togolese citizens residing in Ukraine, a country at war since February 24, 2022.
Togo-The U23 win the Antalya Cup 2022
At the end of the Togo-Benin friendly match on Tuesday evening at the Mardan Sport Complex stadium in Antalya, Turkey, the Togo U23 team was awarded a prize for the best team in this category
Covid-19: The new travel rules in Togo
In view of the positive evolution of the fight against the spread of Covid-19, the Togolese Executive is easing the conditions of arrival and departure at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (AIGE) in Lomé.
US Secretary congratulates Former Prime Minister of Togo
The Secretary of the United States of America, Antony Blinken congratulated the former Prime Minister of Togo, Gilbert Fosoun Houngbo for his election at the head of the International Labor Organization.
Togo kicks off the two-day Cybersecurity Summit
Togo hosts from this Wednesday, the two-day Summit on Cybersecurity. The event, which will be held at the International Conference Center of Lomé, should mobilize around 700 participants from around thirty countries.
Togolese minister criticized for the Summit on transition and terrorism
While the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Robert Dussey took stock of the upcoming meeting as part of the summit that Lomé will host on political transition and the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, it received a critical response on Twitter.
Togo-Google’s subsea cable Equiano made its first stop in Africa
The Equiano subsea cable has arrived in the capital of Togo, Lomé, this Friday, March 18, 2022, announced Google Africa which indicates that it is the first stop of the cable along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Africa.
Togo-Amnesty International calls for authorization of demonstrations
Two years after the introduction of the first restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly justified by the Covid-19 pandemic, and while no more patients are in the care structures according to the authorities, Amnesty International Togo calls on the latter to lift the ban on gatherings of more than 15 people and therefore authorize demonstrations.
The Registration of Togolese abroad worries the opposition
The Togolese government has launched since March 8, the registration of Togolese living abroad. This census of the diaspora, which has never been done, causes controversy and fears, particularly within the political parties of the opposition.
Togo will face Sierra Leone and Benin in Turkey
The Togolese Football Federation (FTF) announced on Friday friendly matches with Sierra Leone and Benin as part of a training camp that the Togo national team is organizing in Turkey.
Togo has no more Covid-19 patients in health centers
According to data from the coordination of the response to coronavirus in Togo, no patient was registered in the care structures for the infectious disease, Covid-19 on March 8, 2022.
Togo wants to modify the electoral code
In Togo, the electoral code is about to undergo a modification, within the framework of the next regional elections. The government adopted a bill to this effect on Monday.
Togo-Le ministre Ayewouadan réagit au décès de Joël Egah
Le porte-parole du gouvernement togolais, le ministre de la communication et des médias a exprimé lundi ses condoléances suite au décès du journaliste Joël Egah.
Breaking news: Togolese journalist Joël Egah has died
The Togolese Journalist Joël Egah, director of the newspaper Fraternité, died on Sunday March 6, 2022, we learn from sources close to his family.
Conference on transitions and terrorism: Togo remains hopeful
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof. Robert Dussey announced on Saturday, with a lot of hope, the forthcoming Lomé Conference on Political Transitions and the Fight against Terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa.
Togo-New Vatican ambassador officially accredited
Almost a year after his appointment, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Togo, Monsignor Mark Gérard Miles, is now officially accredited. The Togolese head of State , Faure Gnassingbé, received the diplomat’s credentials on Monday.
Togo to record its diaspora this month
Three years after setting up a High Council for its Diaspora (HCTE), Togo will proceed with its census. The ministry in charge of Togolese abroad will launch the activity on March 8th.