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…
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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…