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Enlightened stewardship of the Republic of Togo under the magnanimous Faure Gnassingbé
“When the shepherd loves his sheep profoundly enough, he builds walls not to imprison them, but to protect them from…
Togo : Of Justice and Duty Toward Togolese
“What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” Hark, all nations! Hear these words from hearts heavy-laden with…
Togo and the Philippines seek to deepen diplomatic ties
Togo and Philippines, formally linked for several months through an official political framework, are now looking to strengthen their bilateral…
U.S. tightens immigration review for 19 countries, including Togo
A new decision by the U.S. administration is directly affecting Togolese nationals living in the United States or undergoing immigration…
Togo: President Faure Gnassingbé appoints new government, key allies retained
Despite protests, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, appointed a new government on Wednesday, October…
Togo – European Parliament calls for immediate release of Abdoul Aziz Goma
The European Parliament on Thursday, September 11, 2025, adopted a strong resolution (2025/2862(RSP)) concerning the case of Abdoul Aziz Goma,…
Togo : Silence électoral, le peuple a tourné le dos aux urnes
Lomé, 18 juillet 2025 — Une image vaut mille mots, dit-on. Et celle qui circule depuis hier et aujourd’hui à…
Togo-France : La fin d’un amour toxique ou une simple crise passagère ?
Pendant près de six décennies, la relation entre la France et le Togo a ressemblé à un mariage arrangé :…
Togo : arrestation de deux responsables de la DMK
Lomé, juillet 2025. Alors que les rues de la capitale togolaise bruissent de colère et d’espoir, le pays semble à…
ICC urged to investigate bloody crackdown on protesters in Togo
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), along with the Human Rights League (LDH) and a coalition of Togolese lawyers,…
Togo : Les Togolais s’insurgent contre le double discours de la France et de la communauté internationale
Lomé, juillet 2025 — Une vidéo largement relayée sur les réseaux sociaux fait résonner une voix de plus en plus…
Amnesty International urges investigation into torture allegations in Togo
Amnesty International has called on Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against protesters arrested during early June…
French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
Panafricanism or political facade? Controversial MANSSAH summit faces boycott calls in Togo
As Lomé prepares to host the high-profile MANSSAH Conference from June 26 to 28, a rising wave of public dissent…
Togo: 56 released after protests, organizers call for new demonstrations
Togolese authorities have released 56 individuals arrested during protests on June 6 in Lomé. The demonstrations, driven by frustration over…
Togo’s youth protest as power tightens under Gnassingbé’s rule
Outrage is growing in Togo as youth-led protests intensify following the arrest of popular rapper Aamron and reports of abuses…
“No parties this time”: Togolese youth to lead their own revolt on June 6
A powerful wave of discontent is building in Togo as the country approaches June 6, a date now set by…
Ayité writes to Pope Leon XIV over Press repression in Togo
In exile since 2022, renowned Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Mensah Ayité has sent a powerful letter to Pope Leon XIV,…
Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong bids farewell after seven years in Togo
After seven years of service in Togo, Chinese Ambassador Chao Weidong has concluded his diplomatic mission. On Friday, May 30,…
Catholic bishops warn of political unrest in Togo
The Episcopal Conference of Togo has raised serious concerns about the country’s sociopolitical trajectory following recent constitutional changes. In a…
Togolese rapper Amron arrested: opposition denounces political repression
The arrest of Togolese rapper and activist Tchala Essowè Narcisse, known as Amron, has sparked strong condemnation from the opposition…
Electricity tariffs surge in Togo amid soaring living costs
A recent increase in electricity tariffs in Togo — up to 30% — has sparked outrage from the Association Togolaise…
Confirmed case of Mpox in Togo amid rising infections across Africa
Togo’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Mpox (also known as monkeypox) in the Greater Lomé region. The…
‘Not in our name’: Togolese diaspora against UNIR gathering in France
A controversial political gathering planned by supporters of Togo’s ruling party UNIR in Paris has sparked fierce backlash from the…
ECOWAS Parliament meets in Togo to address high airline ticket prices
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has convened in Lomé for a five-day session aimed at tackling…
Togo gets a new President, but Faure Gnassingbé retains real power
Togo has officially inaugurated a new President of the Republic. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Kwassi Lanyo Savi de…
African students lured into Russia-Ukraine war: Togo issues official warning
The government of Togo has broken its silence following the arrest of a Togolese student in Ukraine, reportedly captured while…
Togo’s 65th Independence anniversary sparks resistance movement
On what should have been a day of celebration marking Togo’s 65th independence anniversary, opposition political parties and civil society…
Togo and Qatar deepen ties in first political consultation session
Lomé hosted the inaugural session of political consultations between Togo and Qatar on Wednesday, April 23, marking a new chapter…
The UN backs Togolese president’s mediation role despite internal criticism
Two weeks after being appointed by the African Union as mediator in the ongoing crisis between Rwanda and the Democratic…
Video-Togolese student tricked into fighting for Russia speaks out from Ukrainian captivity
A recent video interview is gaining attention on social media, revealing the ordeal of Dosseh Koulekpato, a 27-year-old Togolese student…
AU : Opposition voices multiply against Faure Gnassingbé’s potential mediation role
The proposal to appoint Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as a mediator in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Togo’s ANC condemns AU’s consideration of Faure Gnassingbé as mediator in DR Congo-Rwanda crisis
Togo’s main opposition party, the Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC), has strongly condemned the possible appointment of President Faure…
Togolese press union decries journalist’s “manhandling” during electoral coverage
The Patronat de la Presse Togolaise (PPT), the national press union of Togo, has strongly condemned the police’s forceful arrest…
Togolese opposition and movements react to EU Resolution on Human Rights and Freedoms
On April 3, 2025, the Freedom Togo-Mouvement de Libération Nationale (Freedom Togo-MLN) expressed its satisfaction following the European Parliament’s adoption…
Fake website scam targets Togolese worldwide
Togo’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy) has issued an urgent warning about a fraudulent website, www.nda-gov.org, linked to a fake entity…
Togo : Opposition and Civil Society Demand Political Transition
Tensions are mounting in Togo as twelve political parties and civil society organizations jointly denounce the recent constitutional reform establishing…
A Togolese student jailed in Ukraine after being forced to fight for Russia, MMLK reports
The Martin Luther King Movement in Togo (MMLK) has expressed deep sorrow over the imprisonment of a young Togolese student…
Nigerian National Defense College Delegation Visits Togo’s Revenue Office
A delegation from Nigeria’s National Defense College (NDC) visited the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) on Wednesday as part of a…
Togo’s president appoints senators amid political controversy
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has officially appointed 20 new senators (10 men and 10 women), in accordance with a new…
Togo’s opposition forms new front against controversial Constitution
Togo’s opposition continues to strongly oppose the new Constitution, which was promulgated on May 6, 2024. On Monday, March 3,…
British High Commissioner explores new trade partnerships with Togo
The Togolese head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé met with the British High Commissioner to Togo, Harriet Thompson, on Wednesday…
Togo: final results of Senate Elections announced despite opposition boycotts
In Togo, despite strong criticism and boycotts from the major opposition parties, the results of the February 15th elections have…
Court sent Togolese activist “Affectio” back to jail pending final ruling
Togolese activist Honoré Sitsopé Sokpor, widely known by his pseudonym “Affectio”, was sent back to prison on Wednesday following a…
Togo’s Ruling Party Dominates in the Controversial Senate Elections
The ruling party in Togo, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), has won a sweeping majority in the country’s first-ever…
Togo’s Senate Elections: A Milestone in Democracy or a Step Back?
Togo is holding its first-ever senatorial elections this Saturday, February 15, 2025, a landmark event under the country’s new parliamentary…
Togolese political prisoner Karrou Wawim dies after six years in detention without trial
Karrou Wawim, a Togolese opposition figure detained since December 2018, has died after a prolonged illness, multiple sources confirmed over…
Togo’s FM Robert Dussey criticizes international media’s portrayal of Africa
At the Berlin symposium marking the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference on Africa, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey emphasized…
Egypt seeks Togo’s support for Vice-Presidency of AU Commission
As Egypt campaigns for the vice-presidency of the African Union (AU) Commission, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi has called on Togo’s…
Togo – Voices of protest emerge after arrest of a cyberactivist
The arrest of Togolese cyberactivist Sitsopé Sokpor, known online as “Affectio,” on January 12, 2025, has sparked various reactions from…
Togo – Applications open for 2025-2026 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Universities Association (ACU) has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Scholarships for the 2025-2026…
Togo bids farewell to Ambassador Nei Futuro Bitencourt in emotional tribute
This week, Lomé’s Etoile Filante Football Club honored the late Brazilian Ambassador to Togo, Nei Futuro Bitencourt, who passed away…
Libya appoints new Ambassador to Togo
Libya has appointed a new ambassador to Togo. On Friday, December 20, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, received…
Togo secures $100 Million funding for Digital Infrastructure Development
As part of its 2025 Roadmap, which positions digital technology as a strategic development tool, Togo has secured a $100…
New border control post opens between Togo and Ghana
A new border control post has been officially inaugurated at Tamong, located in the Savanes region of Togo, marking a…
Togo announces first Senate Elections amid opposition criticism
Earlier this month, the government of Togo announced in a statement that the country’s first-ever Senate elections will take place…