Official visit of the Togolese Minister of Investment to Rwanda
The Togolese Investment Promotion Minister Rose Kayi Mivedor has been making an official visit to Rwanda since Monday.
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Togo welcomes a new ambassador from South Africa
Foreign Minister Robert Dussey received in Lomé on Monday a copy of the credentials of Robina Patricia Marks, South Africa’s new ambassador to Togo.
Akpaki re-elected President of the Togolese Judo Federation
The President of the Togolese Judo Federation (FTJ) Deladem Ogouwa Akpaki, was reelected on Saturday at the head of the federation for a five-year term.
Togo- Suspension de journaux : RSF dénonce des sanctions « disproportionnées et arbitraires »
Reporters sans frontières (RSF) demande à la Haute autorité de l’audiovisuel et de la communication (HAAC) de lever les suspensions disproportionnées et arbitraires de deux publications.
Togo-Another member of the opposition party arrested in Lomé
Jean-Paul Edoh Oumolou, member of Dynamique Mgr Kpodzro (DMK), one of the collaborators of Agbéyomé Kodjo, a candidate in the last presidential election in Togo was arrested on Thursday, we learn.
Togo participates in the 5th international conference on taxation in Africa
Since Wednesday 03 November 2021, Togo has been taking part in the 5th international conference on African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF).
Togo-Access to administrative buildings is now subject to presentation of an anti-Covid-19 vaccination pass
In Togo, the Constitutional Court fully validated the draft order submitted by the government, relating to the ‘presentation of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 to access administrative buildings’.
Togo receives new doses of Johnson & Johnson from African Union
Togo officially received on Monday, November 1, 2021, 475,200 new doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine, provided through the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT).
US destroys union that ships stolen luxury cars to Togo
US customs and border protection officials at one of the country’s busiest ports have intercepted a car union that ships most of the flashy stolen vehicles to Togo and several other West African countries .
UAE Deputy Foreign Minister Cheikh Shakhbout visits Togo
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Shakhbout Ben Nahyan Al-Nahyan, has been making a working visit to Lomé since Thursday.
World Bank Vice-President Ousmane Diagana visits Togo
The World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa Ousmane Diagana had been on an official visit to Togo since Wednesday.
Togo among the countries with the best budgetary responses to Covid-19
Togo is one of the 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa that have provided a better budgetary and financial response to COVID-19, revealed the World Bank through its specialized magazine Africa’s Pulse
Togo : Robert Dussey meets new people in Kigali
During the 2nd ministerial meeting, Africa-Commission of the EU which is held in Kigali, Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey met with his counterparts from Equatorial Guinea, Oyono Esono Angue and Poland Marcin Przydacz.
Covid-19-Togo received new does of Sinovac vaccines
Togo officially received on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 702,000 new doses of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine.
Vice-President of the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana, expected in Togo
The Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana will pay, from October 27, an official visit to Togo, announced the government.
Togo-Proframme Forward : FIFA experts received in Lomé
As part of the Proframme Forward, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) sent a delegation to the Executive Committee of the Togolese Federation (FTF) on October 21 and 22, 2021 in Lomé.
Togo participates at World Investment Forum
Togo participated on Friday in the World Investment Forum organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Togo takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum
Togo represented by Minister of Commerce Kodjo Adedze takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic Business Forum, opened Thursday in Istanbul.
Togo: Three Presidents expected by Faure Gnassingbé today
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will welcome this Tuesday, October 19, 2021 two African heads of state and the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Togo- US embassy in Lomé mourns Patricia Hawkins
Patricia McMahon Hawkins, Ambassador of the United States of America to Togo from 2008 to 2011 bowed out at the age of 72, announced Monday, the US Embassy in Lomé.
Covid-19-US makes a third delivery of Pfizer vaccine to Togo
The Togolese authorities once again welcomed at Lomé airport this Sunday, new doses of vaccine against Covid-19, a donation from the United States of America
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé received “HeForShe” distinction
The President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on Friday received the “HeForShe” distinction from UN Women, for his policy of advancement of women, and gender equity and equality.
Togo submits the update of its improved emission reduction targets
Therefore, a consultation meeting was opened for this purpose in Lomé, bringing together the private sector, representatives of the government and civil society actors.
Togo’s former Prime Minister Houngbo nominated as Africa’s candidate for the leadership of ILO
The former Prime Minister of Togo and current head of IFAD, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo was officially appointed Tuesday as the continent’s candidate for the post of next DG of the International Labor Office (ILO).
Togolese authorities face criticism after suspension of another newspaper
After, L’Alternative, L’indépendance Express and others, it is the weekly “The Guardian” which is the subject of suspension by the Togolese authorities, as usual, the media personnel in Togo are opposed to this umpteenth decision.
Togo-Faute de pass vaccinal, la HAAC suspend le journal « The Guardian » pour 4 mois
La Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) a suspendu lundi le journal « The Guardian » pour quatre (4) mois.
Togo to create a packaging production plant
The Togolese authorities are considering the creation of a factory for production and marketing of packaging in the country, the government announced on Monday.
Funeral of a son of Togo’s first president to be held in Accra
The Ghanaian capital will be hosting the funeral of Elpidio Fernando Kodjo Olympio, one of the sons of Sylvanus Olympio, the first Togolese President.
Togo-The government authorizes the reopening of places of worship and Bars
The Togolese government has decided to allow the reopening of places of worship and large bars ’after their closure on September 10, following the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan expected in Togo this month
From October 20, 2021, the President of the Turkish Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay a working visit to Lomé, we learn from Ambassador Esra Demir.
Togo-Amnesty International detects new spywares
In a report published on October 7, Amnesty International’s computer security researchers say they identified two spyware sent to a human rights activist in Togo.
Togo-The Brazilian ambassador at the end of his mission
The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Antônio Carlos De Salles Menezes, is at the end of his mission after six years in Togo, the government announced
Togo-Robert Dussey on official visit to Saudi Arabia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, Prof Robert Dussey, has been on an official visit to Saudi Arabia since Monday. A trip placed under the sign of bilateral cooperation.
Togo-Access to Lomé airport now subject to conditions
From now on, access for all users of Togo’s International Airport is conditioned. This is what the management of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) said in a note.
Togo joins the United Nations water convention
Togo has joined the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, announced the institution.
Togo-About 3 million students are returning to school today
In terms of infrastructure, the Government plans to strengthen the capacities of the sector, with the construction of 30,000 classrooms throughout the country by 2025.
Togo lifts the quarantine imposed on travelers from seven countries
seven countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, United Kingdom, Russia, Portugal and Tunisia), were affected by this measure, which had been taken due to the circulation of Coronavirus variants in these areas of the world.
Pegasus : CPJ still waiting for answers from Togo’s government
The NGO based in New York City calls to Akodah Ayewouadan, Togo’s minister of communication and spokesperson for the government, rang unanswered.
Consultations for better exchanges on Abidjan-Lagos corridor
The event, organized by the Secretariat of the Zlecaf, brought together the ministers in charge of trade and the directors of customs from the five countries concerned (Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo).
Togo-Covid-19 : How the government is making vaccination compulsory
Against Covid-19, Togolese government chooses “an aggressive vaccine strategy”. The Prime Minister even argued in Parliament that it was necessary to play on “fear” to achieve its result.
Togo received new doses of AstraZeneca donated by Germany
Following the Sinovac and Pfizer vaccines received over the past week, Togo received on Thursday 101,760 new doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, donated by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Togo-Covid-19 : State of emergency extended by 12 months
Togo extended the state of health emergency by 12 months on Tuesday following the upsurge in new cases of coronavirus in recent weeks.
Togo’s Foreign Ministrer led the 2nd meeting of the African roots and diasporas
Togo’s Foreign Minister, Prof Robert Dussey chaired on Monday the 2nd virtual meeting of the High Committee of the Decade of African Roots and the Diasporas
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé makes changes within the military hierarchy
The Togolese authorities have carried out a small reshuffle within the armed forces by appointing new officers to different positions, this Monday, September 13, 2021.
The US offers a second batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Togo
With this latest delivery, the United States has offered Togo a total of 305,370 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19: New restrictions in Togo from this Friday
The Togolese Government on Thursday decided on new restrictive measures, as part of the fight against the coronavirus in the western African country.
Togo-Breaking news: Dramatic death of a Togolese in Turkey
The named Elanda Ekoka Romeo, a Togolese, was allegedly brutally assaulted to death in Turkey by young white people, whose origins remain unknown for the moment.
Togo-The Nigerian ambassador Adesina meets the Prime minister
The new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Togo, Julius Adebowale Adesina, was received in audience Tuesday by the Togolese Prime minister Victoire Dogbé.
Togo represented at the Summit of women Speakers of Parliament
Togo’s speaker of Parliament, Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan, has been visiting Vienna in Austria since Monday, where the 13th Summit of women Speakers of Parliament is being held.
Diplomacy : New agreements signed between Togo and Turkey
Togo and Turkey already linked by political, then economic and commercial agreements, recently have concluded a framework agreement for military cooperation
Togo-“I was in a house where there was no electricity”-Emmanuel Adebayor
“Remember that I am a child of Kodjoviakopé. 25, 26 years ago I had no shoes, I was in a house where there was no electricity. Today I am the one who presents the World Cup in my country “declared Emmanuel Adébayor.
Togo-Covid-19: Mandatory quarantine for travelers from 7 countries
This measure which entered into force on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, concerns countries such as Brazil, South Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Russia, Portugal and Tunisia.
What Togo wants from Africa’s G20 partners
The third economic summit of the G20 Compact with Africa was held last Friday in Berlin, Germany. The summit was attended online by two Togolese Ministers.
Togo regrets the death of a Ghanaian who died after being assaulted by Togolese soldiers
The ministry reported that, the military perpetrators allegedly requested the services of the victim who is very familiar to them to help them recharge a cell phone. Having noticed that the latter did not return until nightfall, the two soldiers started looking for him to retrieve the phone. “They end up finding the young BEDI GEDZAH Felix and the phone but without the SIM card “.
Togo-Covid-19: The mix of Astrazeneca and Pfizer vaccines starts on Thursday
The Togolese government has decided to administrate Pfizer-Biontech vaccine as second dose to people who received the first dose of Astrazeneca.
Togo wants to strengthen the economic partnership with China
The Joint Commission for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation between China and Togo held its second session yesterday. It was mainly focused on a review of bilateral cooperation and the making of new commitments.
Togo-Covid-19: Free secondary school announced for next year
The coming 2021-2022 school year will be less costly for the parents of Togolese students since the government will cover all costs for public secondary schools.
Togo-Landing of COVID-19 vaccines expected from the United States
The Togolese authorities received this Sunday, August 22, 2021, 188,370 doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech from the United States of…
Togo-Travelers’ Covid-19 test results can now be downloaded online
It is now possible to directly download the results of Covid-19 tests on the government platform dedicated to the management…
Togo receives 200,000 new doses of Sinovac
The Togolese Minister of Health Moustafa Mijiyewa and the Chinese Ambassador, officially received 200,000 new doses of the Sinovac vaccine on Friday evening