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.
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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.
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.