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.
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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.
Togo denounces discrimination at Ukraine’s borders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, Prof. Robert Dussey has also spoken about the cases of racial discrimination reported at the Ukrainian borders while some African students residing in the country at war have difficulty finding shelter in neighboring countries of Ukraine.
De l’importance des médias dans une gouvernance d’État…
Une information toute fraîche m’a fait sourire en fin de semaine dernière. Moscou interdit aux médias nationaux, publics comme privés, tout usage des termes et expressions “invasion”, “déclaration de guerre”, ou toute référence aux civils tués par l’armée russe en Ukraine.
New suspected terrorist threat in northern Togo
The Togolese Minister of Security and Civil Protection of Togo confirmed Thursday a “new incursion of terrorists” into northern Togo on the night of February 19, 2022.
U.S. Ambassador Stromayer prepares for Departure from Togo
United States Ambassador Eric Stromayer is at the end of his mission in Togo. The American diplomat will be replaced by Elizabeth Anne Noseworthy Fitzsimmons.
WAFCON 2022-The Togolese land in Gabon to finish the job
Dans le cadre de la course vers le Coupe d’Afrique des Nations féminine (Maroc-2022), Les Éperviers Dames du Togo ont atterri dimanche à Libreville, la capitale du Gabon.
Covid-19: France ranks Togo among the least risky countries
After the United Kingdom and the USA, it is France’s turn to rank Togo among the least risky destinations for its citizens in terms of Covid-19 contamination.
Togo to organize a conference on political transitions and fight against terrorism
Togo is behind an initiative that will sound the death knell for crisis linked to terrorism and coups in Sahel and West African countries. An initiative that the General Secretary of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres strongly supports.
Togo to create a new special police for foreigners
Togo is preparing to update the general conditions related to the entry and stay of foreigners on its territory. The government, meeting Monday in the Council of Ministers , adopted a draft law to this effect.
Five-time Olympic Games world champion Agbégnénou announces break in Judo
The French athlete of Togolese origin Clarisse Agbégnénou announced on Monday, February 7, 2022, a break in her judoka career for a positive reason. Clarisse is pregnant !
Togo launches Trade Barriers Africa tool
Togo has officially launched the deployment of Trade Barriers Africa, an online mechanism allowing economic actors to contribute directly to the removal of barriers to trade between countries of the Continental Free Trade Area.
Fake Covid-19 results : U.S alerts its citizens in Togo
« AVOID THESE INDIVIDUALS and DO NOT ATTEMPT to falsify COVID testing documentation », said a declaration punished this Thursday January 27, 2022, by the U.S. embassy in Lomé, Togo.
Mali: New attack against Togolese UN Peacekeepers
The Togolese contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was the target of a new attack on Monday.
Iranian president reveals his opposition to Europe-Africa relations
During his meeting on Monday with the Togolese Foreign Minister, Prof. Robert Dussey, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi advised African countries to avoid relations with European countries.
Togo’s Houngbo to face four candidates in ILO head election
Four candidates will face Togo’s former Prime Minister, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, in the race for the post of Director General of the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO). The elections will close this Friday the two days of hearings which expose contrasting visions for the future of the organization.
Togo-Towards mandatory vaccination pass in the markets of Lomé
In Togo, access to markets will soon be conditioned by the presentation of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or a PCR test of less than 72 hours.
Scholarship programs in the United States open to Togolese
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé on Tuesday urged Togolese students to learn about the criteria and apply for the Fulbright and Humphrey scholarship programs for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Covid-19 : Togo extends vaccination to over 12 years old pupils
In Togo now, from Friday, January 14, vaccination concerns pupils and learners from the secondary school and “persons aged 12 and over throughout the national territory”.
Togo’s former prime minister Houngbo appointed Chairperson of NRGI
The former Prime Minister of Togo,
Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), the New York-based institution announced Thursday.
Togo-Robert Dussey in a meeting on “the future of Africa-EU relations”
Togo’s Foreign Minister has announced Wednesday, his participation to The Chatam House webinair on “The Future Of Africa-Eu Relations : Restoring Momentum For Effective Partnership”.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé lost his French Advisor, Debbasch
Charles Debbasch, the lawyer and special advisor to the Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé bowed out last Saturday in Paris at the age of 84.
Up to 800 Togolese peacekeepers return from Mali
Hundreds of Togolese peacekeepers deployed as part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) have returned home.
United States : Togolese gunned down by police after a standoff
Protests were held in Austin, Minnesota in the United States on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in response to the death of a 38-year-old man believed to be a Togolese. Kokou Christopher Fiafonou was killed on December 23 by Austin police officer Zachary Gast.
RSF calls for lifting of juridical control of Togolese journalists
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) has once again reacted to the release of the two Togolese journalists arrested last month for defaming some members of government. This time the Paris based NGO calls on Togo’s leaders to lift juridical control on the colleagues
Togo-The two Togolese journalists locked up are on bail
Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, the two Togolese journalists arrested since December 10, 2021, were released on Friday December 31. A Conditional freedom.
Covid-19 vaccination : Togo begins the booster dose
As we reported a month ago, the administration of the booster dose of the vaccine against covid-19 is now effective in Togo. The government officially launched its start-up on Monday.
Ireland demands protection of one of its citizens jailed in Togo
Ireland urges the Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture against one of its citizens, Abdoul-Aziz Goma, a 52-year-old man from Togo, jailed for 3 years without trial.
Togo: journalists sent to prison for criticizing two ministers
The directors of the newspapers L’Alternative et Fraternité, Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, arrested since December 10, have been transferred to the civil prison in Lomé. The charges against them are “contempt of authority” and “spreading false words on social media”.
Covid-19 : Togo officially announces existence of Omicron in the country
The last variant of coronavirus known as Omicron, is indeed present in Togo, and represents about 25% of new cases of contamination identified in the country, announced Wednesday the National Coordination of Management of the Response (CNGR) during its weekly press release.
An MP from Togo targeted by death threats and racist insults in France
The member of Parliament in the National Assembly of France, Patrice Anato ensures that he will file a complaint after receiving a threatening letter. The native of Togo explains that this is not the first time that he “or other colleagues” have received such “garbage” letters.
Togo mourned its soldiers who died on UN mission
The Togolese nation paid national tribute on Saturday to its soldiers who fell a few days ago in Mali as part of the UN Peacekeeping mission.
Togo launches an App for Covid-19 passes verification
Togolese government officially launched on Wednesday, an offline mobile application named PassCovidTG , which is intended to make it easier and better to verify Covid-19 passes on a daily basis
Togo-Judges uphold the indictment of journalist Isidore Kouwonou
Isidore Kouwonou, the Togolese journalist who is under judicial supervision in the case of his detained colleagues, Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, was heard yesterday by the senior investigating magistrate of the Lomé Court.
Togo- Le SYNJIT plaide pour la libération des confrères Ferdinand Ayité et Joël Egah…
Dans un communiqué, le Syndicat National des Journalistes Indépendants du Togo (SYNJIT) dénonce l’acharnement de la justice togolaise contre les confrères journalistes Ferdinand Ayité et Joël Egah. Il plaide pour leur libération et la levée du contrôle judiciaire à l’encontre d’Isidore Kouwonou. Lecture.
Harcèlement et emprisonnement des journalistes : Le Togo viole les principes démocratiques et compromet le projet de construction d’une nation prospère
C’est désormais établi, Ferdinand Ayité directeur de publication du journal L’Alternative et Joel Egah, patron du quotidien Fraternité sont sous le coup d’un mandat de dépôt pendant que Isidore Kouwonou, rédacteur en Chef de l’Alternative, est sous contrôle judiciaire. Les deux premiers ont été conduits mardi pour être écoutés au fond du dossier initié sur la base d’une procédure judiciaire en lien avec le code pénal, en lieu et place du code de la presse. Ceci fait la suite à une mystérieuse plainte d’au moins un membre du gouvernement en l’occurrence, le ministre de la justice, garde des sceaux, patron du parquet. Ce dernier aurait piqué une vive colère contre les confrères qui, au cours d’une émission de la chaîne numérique l’Autre Journal, ont tenu des propos que le plaignant considère comme outrageants et diffamatoires à son encontre.
CPJ joins RSF in the call for release of Togolese journalists
Like the Paris-based organization RSF, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has also called on the Togolese authorities to release the colleagues Ferdinand Ayité, Joël Egah and to lift judicial review on Isidore Kowonou.
Togo-Maxime Domegni : « Ferdi, tu m’as dit, Maxime, t’inquiète, je vais revenir »
Le confrère Maxime Domegni n’est plus à présenter. Sur sa page Facebook, l’ancien Rédacteur en chef du journal “L’Alternative” réagit par rapport à la décision du Procureur de la République au sujet de ses amis et collègues: Ferdinand Ayité, Joel Egah et Isidore Kouwonou. Lisez plutôt!
Detention of Journalist : RSF asks Togolese authorities to respect procedures
Reporters Without Borders (RSF), asks Togolese authorities to respect the decriminalization of press offenses and to proceed with the release of the journalist Ferdinand Ayité.
Togo- Ferdinand Ayité, Joel Egah et Isidore Kouwonou conduits chez le Procureur de la République
L’affaire prend une autre tournure. Les confrères Ferdinand Ayité, Joel Egah et Isidore Kouwonou sont actuellement chez le Procureur de la République pour être écoutés.
Togo: Another journalist summoned while Ferdinand Ayité is in custody
The Chief editor of the newspaper “L’Alternative” Ferdinand Ayité remained in police custody at the Brigade de Recherches et d’Investigations (BRI) of the Togolese National Police, the newspaper announced on Thursday evening.
Togo- Joel Egah et Isidore Kouwonou aussi convoqués par la BRI
Ferdinand Ayité n’est pas le seul journaliste convoqué par la Brigade de Recherches et d’investigations (BRI). Les confrères Joel Egah et Isidore Kouwonou sont aussi convoqués.
Togo- Ferdinand Ayité convoqué par la BRI
Ferdinand Ayité, Directeur de publication du journal “L’Alternative” est actuellement dans les locaux de la Brigade de Recherches et d’investigations (BRI) à Lomé.
Togo- Suspension du journal « La Symphonie » : La Cour Suprême déboute la HAAC
Ce jeudi, la Chambre administrative de la Cour Suprême a annulé la décision de Haute autorité de l’audiovisuel et de la communication (HAAC) relative à la suspension pour deux mois du journal “La Symphonie”.
Mali-Seven UN Peacekeepers from Togo killed in another attack
Seven Togolese peacekeepers, deployed within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) were killed Wednesday in the center of the country
Togo-New requirements for travelers to the United States
All travelers to the United States are required to present negative test for COVID-19 . The test is to be carried out the day before departure, the United States Embassy in Lomé announced today.
COVID-19: Turkey supports Togo with a batch of vaccines
Togo received Monday, December 06, 2021, 210,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Turkey as part of increased cooperation between the two countries.
Suspension of retirements within the Togolese Armed Forces
In Togo, the retirements for all soldiers of the armed forces are suspended “until further notice”, announced Thursday via a memo, the Chief of the General Staff of FAT, Dadja Maganawé.
COVID-19 : Sweden announces acceptance of Togo’s vaccination certificate
Swedish authorities have announced Friday, recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued by Togolese health authorities, meaning travelers from Togo are exempt from the entry ban and testing requirements upon arrival in Sweden.
Togo takes part in the 33rd plenary session of AFCAC
Togo is taking part in the meeting of African countries which is underway in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 33rd plenary session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).
Togo-Traveler from US sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 test
Accused of defrauding the results of his COVID-19 test in order to be able to travel from Lomé, a US citizen of about 72 years old has been tried and sentenced by the Togolese courts.
Togo-Covid-19 Omicron : new measures for travelers from South Africa
Passengers from South Africa will now have to observe a systematic 72-hour quarantine at their expense, upon arrival in Togolese territory.
Togo-Update on the COVID digital pass
Togolese authorities announced Monday that all those who are already in possession of the Togolese digital COVID pass will have to proceed to obtain the new version available online.
Togo announces a booster dose to face Covid variant
Soon the administration of a 3rd dose of Covid-19 vaccination in Togo, the government announced on November 29, indicating that this phase has targeted people over forty years.
Togo hosted international conference on the challenges of sport governance
The Togolese capital hosted from Thursday to Friday November 26, an international conference on Africa and the challenges of the new governance of sport.
Diplomacy : Togo and Jamaica strengthen their relations
Jamaica and Togo formalized the establishment of diplomatic relations in a ceremony at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations