Togo Launches Global Peace and Security Alliance
On Thursday, November 28, the Togolese government, in partnership with other stakeholders, officially launched the Global Peace and Security Alliance…
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Diplomacy : Rwanda appoints new High Commissioner to Togo
The Republic of Rwanda has appointed a new High Commissioner to the Republic of Togo. On Monday, November 18, in…
Togo becomes member of African Legislative Assemblies Presidents’ Conference
Togo has officially joined the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislative Assemblies (COSPAL), a move aimed at boosting…
Togo and EU hold political dialogue on key regional issues
On Monday, October 9th, Togo and the European Union held their second session of political dialogue in Lomé, within the framework of the new agreement between the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries and those in Europe.
Togo-Twenty African youths shortlisted for Lomé Peace and Security Forum
As part of the inaugural edition of the “Lomé Peace and Security Forum” (LPSF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Nationals Abroad launched a call for applications on June 19, 2023. The purpose was to select twenty young Africans with the most compelling messages advocating for peace and the future of Africa. The results were unveiled yesterday evening.
What brought a British delegation to Togo this week
The prime minister of Togo, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé had on June 26, 2023 in Lomé, a working session with a British delegation led by Mrs. Harriet Thompson, the ambassador of the country to Togo and Ghana. This meeting, which is part of the follow-up to actions taken to promote bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Togo, focused on issues relating to the security situation in Togo and in the sub-region.
Togo and South Korea celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations
The Minister for the Coordination of Government Policies of South Korea, Bang Moon-Kyu had a working session with the government team of Togo, this Thursday, May 25, 2023. The meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé , is part of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Togo and South Korea.
APA Conference : Africans deplore the under-representation of their continent
Delegations from a dozen countries took part on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in the first Conference of Foreign Ministers of the African Political Alliance (APA), held in Lomé, the Capital of the Republic of Togo. Under-representation of Africa in multilateral institutions of global governance was part of the major topics discussed yesterday.
Earthquakes : Togo supports Türkiye with $1.5M
The Republic of Togo joins other countries around the world that have provided support to Turkey following the devastating earthquakes that hit the country on February 06, 2023. The West African country offered $1.5 million to Türkye
Commonwealth Day: Togo joins the organization in its celebration
Togo is joining Commonwealth Nations in the celebration of a special day this Monday 13 March, 2023. The occasion will be marked by observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
Togo present at the Parliamentary Assembly of OACPS in Brussels
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is organizing a special session on the OACPS-EU partnership agreement. Togo has also sent a delegation to this event which is being held this weekend at the OACPS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium.
Rwanda’s President, Kagame receives a message from Togo
A Togolese delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey, was welcomed Thursday by President Paul Kagame.
Business Diplomacy-Togo and Türkiye sign a protocol agreement
During a virtual meeting, called “Türkiye-Togo Virtual Day”, co-organized on Tuesday by the Ministry of Investment Promotion, the Turkish Embassy in Togo and the Council for Foreign Economic Relations of Turkey (DEIK), a protocol agreement was signed between DEIK and the National Council of Employers of Togo (CNPT).
Togo and Serbia sign visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey was in Belgrade on Monday January 17, 2023 for meetings with the Serbian authorities. On this occasion, a diplomatic visa exemption agreement between the two countries was signed.
Togo’s Foreign Minister Dussey meets his Jamaican counterpart
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey announces this Friday a meeting with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina Johnson Smith.
A new award for Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Professor Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, won the AFRIK CONNEXION AFRICAN PRIZE awarded by the Afrik Orizon Foundation in Ivory Coast.
Togo present at the 18th summit of Francophonie in Tunisia
The 18th summit of La Francophonie started on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Djerba in Tunisia where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé…
The new EU Commission in Togo holds its 1st dialogue with the country
Togo held on Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, the 1st session of the Partnership Dialogue with the new European Union (EU) Commission.
Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Michel Dagoh is dead
Togo’s ambassador to Germany, Michel Komi Bayédzè DAGOH died on Saturday, October 29, the government confirmed on Monday.
The Togolese Embassy in London becomes a High Commission
After Togo’s flag was raised for the first time at Commonwealth headquarters in London on Thursday, the Togolese embassy in the UK also became a high commission.
Togo’s flag to be hoisted in the Commonwealth
After being admitted to the Commonwealth Nations, Togo will make its official entry into the organization this Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Korea and Hungary send new ambassadors to Togo
New ambassadors from Hungary, Korea and the Ivory Coast were welcomed this Thursday by the Togolese head of state, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
Diplomatic relations between Togo and the Dominican Republic
Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and Roberto Álvarez, his Dominican counterpart, on Tuesday signed the joint declaration officially establishing relations between the two nations.
Togo’s President at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The President of the Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé takes part this Monday, September 19, 2022, in London in the United Kingdom, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Togo-Ghana maritime delimitation: An 11th meeting scheduled for October
Togo and Ghana ended Friday in the Capital Lomé, the tenth consultation on the border dispute between them. The meeting resulted in further progress on the issue.
Visa free between Togo and Morocco comes into effect
It is now possible for Togolese to enter Morocco freely without a Visa. At the same time, Moroccans wishing to travel to Togo will no longer be subjected to obtaining a Visa. The agreement has been formalized this week between the two countries.
Togo is hosting the 2022 African Union Amnesty Month
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is commemorating the 2022 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM), for the surrender and collection of illicit weapons, from this Monday 5, September 2022, in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
Togo-Commonwealth General Secretary meets Faure Gnassingbé and Ali Bongo
The Gabonese heard of State Ali Bongo Ondimba and his Togolese counterpart Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé jointly granted an audience in Libreville on Friday to Commonwealth Nations’ Secretary General Patricia Scotland.
Togo’s FM Dussey receives the International Prize for Human Rights
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey was awarded on Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, the International Human Rights Prize.
The minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar receives his Togolese counterpart
Foreign Minister for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof Robert Dussey was hosted on Monday in Doha, by his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.
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.
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 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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Togo-Postponement of the international Conference on terrorism and transitions
The International Conference on “Political transitions and the fight against terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa” announced to be held in the Togolese capital on April 21 is postponed to a later date.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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-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”.
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
Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Kuramitsu ends his mission in Togo
Japanese Ambassador to Togo Hideaki Kuramitsu has arrived at the end of his mission. For the occasion, the diplomat was received on Tuesday by the Head of Government, Victoire Dogbé
Togo to be assisted by UN Global Program on Protection of Vulnerable Targets
United Nations Office of counter-terrorism (UNOCT) and the Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey launched on Tuesday the implementation of technical assistance on vulnerable targets protection for Togo as part of the Global Programme on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets.
Nei Futuro Bitencourt, new Brazilian ambassador to Togo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey officially received on Tuesday, the figurative copy of the credentials of Nei Futuro Bitencourt, the new ambassador of Brazil in Togo.