Togolese authorities urged to lift three-month ban on Tampa Express
In a statement released on Thursday, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Togolese authorities to reverse their recent…
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Six journalists assaulted : CPJ urges Togolese authorities to ensure accountability
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Togolese authorities to hold accountable those responsible for the violent attacks…
Journalist Ferdinand Ayité faces news allegations from Togo
The Togolese authorities have reportedly leveled serious accusations against investigative journalist Ferdinand Ayité and Commander Olivier Amah, both currently exiled in France. They are alleged to be involved in a conspiracy against state security and acts of terrorism.
Togo lifts suspension on foreign media accreditation
This decision followed the arrest and expulsion of a French journalist, who was accused by Togolese authorities of illegally crossing the border and acting as an activist.
Togo- Reprise de l’accréditation pour les médias étrangers à partir du 26 juin
Au Togo, les médias étrangers pourront à nouveau obtenir une accréditation pour couvrir les événements et manifestations à partir du 26 juin prochain. Cette annonce a été faite par la Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) dans un récent communiqué.
Togo’s L’Alternative resumes operations with support from RSF
Togo’s leading investigative newspaper, L’Alternative, has made a triumphant return as a website, thanks to support from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The publication had been forced to shutter its operations a year ago when its publisher and editor fled the country.
RSF uncovers continued surveillance on Togolese media figures
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has revealed this week that Pegasus cyber-espionage software continues to infiltrate the mobile phones of Togolese journalists, especially Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou. The duo currently faces legal action in Togo, triggered by a complaint from the Minister of Urban Planning.
Press Freedom in Togo: “Warning signs flashing red”
“This award is not truly good news for our country,” said Ferdinand Ayité, the Togolese winner of the International Press Freedom Award presented on Thursday evening (November 16, 2023) by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in New York
Togolese journalists face jailed over social media defamation charges
Two Togolese journalists, Loic Lawson, the editor of Flambeau des Democrates, and Anani Sossou, a freelance journalist, found themselves in prison on Wednesday, facing charges of defaming Housing Minister Kodjo Adedze on social media.
TOGO/Medias : Honoré Adontui nouveau patron du PPT
Le Patronat de la presse togolaise (PPT) vient d’élire un nouveau bureau lors d’une Assemblée générale éléctive tenue ce mercredi…