Togo launches the MRV for climate action program
The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) bilateral support program Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV), was officially launched in Togo on February 28 during a three-day workshop.
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Togolese newspaper Liberté regains its freedom
The decision of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) suspending the Togolese newspaper Liberté for 3 months is canceled by the administrative chamber of the Supreme Court in a verdict Thursday after a hearing
Togo-A law against the production and use of chemical weapons
The parliament of Togo adopted Tuesday, February 28, 2023 during an extraordinary session, a law prohibiting the development, manufacture, storage, and use of chemical weapons and their destruction
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.
War between Russia and Ukraine: What Togo suggests
In a few days, it will be a year that Ukraine is attacked by its neighbor Russia. The date of the end of this conflict, first triggered in February 2014, is unpredictable. Like several other Nations in the world, Togo maintains its position of dialogue
Togo victim of a terrorist attack last weekend ?
A new terrorist attack has reportedly hit Togo at the beginning of last weekend, killing around thirty people in the north of the country, reported the colleagues from Jeune Afrique.
Togo/Senegal-Management of COVID-19 funds : WHO to take action ?
The African branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) reacted following the publication of the reports of the Courts of Auditors of Senegal and Togo, revealing irregularities in the management of funds for COVID-19.
Entrepreneurship: EU launches IYBA in Togo
The program Invest in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA) is officially launched in Togo on Friday February 10, 2023. The project, which benefits from the support of the European Union (EU), aims to support micro, small and medium-sized businesses, in particular start-up companies.
Irregularities in the management of COVID-19 funds in Togo
Since last month, the report of the Court of Auditors on COVID-19 funds in Togo has been unveiled on the institution’s website and has been the subject of comments on social media, especially since it reveals irregularities in the management.
Togo’s reaction to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
In a message published Tuesday evening, the President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, expressed to Turkey and Syria, the compassion and solidarity of the Togolese people following the earthquakes that struck the two countries.
Climate : The Readiness program launched in Togo
The Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources of Togo proceeded on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Lomé, to the official launch of the multi-country Readiness program.
Two Togolese newspapers again suspended
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) suspended two newspapers for three months of publication from this Thursday, February 2, 2023. A decision opposed by all the directors of publications.
US-Global Human Rights Defender award: A Togolese among the ten winners
On Wednesday February 1, 2023, the U.S Department of State announced the winners of the annual Global Human Rights Defender Awards. Among them, the Togolese Ekoue David Joseph Dosseh.
Togo-The number of ships at the Port of Lomé is increasing
In Togo, the number of ships inspected at the Autonomous Port of Lomé is growing. It rose from 432 in 2021 to 683 in 2022, an increase of 131.76%, the Togolese government announced on Friday.
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.
Togo prepares to host Pan-African Poultry Conference
More than 300 participants are expected at the second Pan-African Poultry Conference that Togo will host from May 16 to 18, 2023. The event is co-organized by the Regional Center of Excellence on Avian Sciences and the World Poultry Science Association (WPSA).
Togolese entrepreneurs expected in Australia in May
The 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Congress will take place from May 1 to 4 in Melbourne, Australia, and Togo is once again expected to attend this event organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network.
Togo held the Conference on Youth Engagement in Terrorism in Africa
The capital Lomé hosted on Thursday and Friday the high-level parliamentary conference on terrorism and violent extremism.
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).
A parliamentary conference on the fight against terrorism to be held in Togo
Togo will be hosting from January 19 to 20, 2023, the parliamentary conference on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the government announced on Monday.
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.
Togolese opposition has crossed a new stage according to Brigitte Adjamagbo
The opposition in Togo held its first meeting in the capital Lome on Saturday in Lome after more than two years of prohibition. This new start was welcomed by the opposition leader Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson.
The 9th Pan-African Congress to be held in Togo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey has announced yesterday, on behalf of Togo’s Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, the initiative to organize in 2024 the 9th Pan -African Congress in Lomé.
Togo present at the forum on reducing transfer costs for African Diaspora
The work of the Rabat forum on reducing the cost of remittances from the African Diaspora opened on Thursday in Rabat Co-chaired by Morocco and Togo, the Forum aims to determine how to make remittances faster, safer and less expensive and promote the financial inclusion of migrants).
Togo to host an international conference from January 19
The capital of Togo, Lomé will host from January 19 to 20, 2023, the International Conference on Financing (CILF). The event should bring together personalities from the African economy around the financing of businesses and major projects.
Release of Ivorian soldiers: The U.S. hail Togo and ECOWAS
The United States of America commended Togo and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their efforts leading to the release of the 49 Ivorian military personnel arrested in Mali and in July 2022.
Ivorian soldiers released by Mali make a stopover in Togo
Like the three women among them, the Ivorian soldiers arrested last July in Mali, made a stopover on Saturday in Lomé after their release facilitated by the Togolese authorities.
A new Press Code comes into force in Togo
In Togo, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has announced that the changes induced by the “Press and Communication Code”, dated January 07, 2020, come into force from January 7, 2023.
The minimum wage raised to 52,500 FCFA in Togo
The guaranteed interprofessional minimum wage of 35,000 FCFA (about $57 monthly) in force since 2012, will experience an increase in Togo from Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Reshuffle in the leadership of the Togolese Armies
According to decrees read Thursday evening on national television, the Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé dismissed the Minister of the Togolese Armies, Mrs. Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadè.
What Faure Gnassingbé thinks of the organization of the World Cup by Qatar
After his invitation to the Doha Economic Forum in June 2022, the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé was also invited to the World Cup final in Doha last Sunday, he took the opportunity to speak on the tournament and the relationship between his country and Qatar.
US-Africa: MCC CEO gives more information on Togo’s next step
A new era is dawning for Togo following its qualification for the “Full Compact” program of the Millennium Challenge Accourt. Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright in charge of the MCC department clarified several points in an exclusive interview with Dr. Albert Kate, our special correspondent in Washington DC.
Togo Youth innovation week officially launched
The first Youth Innovation Week (Togo Youth innovation week) was officially launched on Tuesday December 13 in Lomé and the logo of the event is unveiled.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé in Washington for the U.S-Africa Summit
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé arrived Monday night in Washington at the invitation of the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, the government announced. In the American capital, Faure Gnassingbé will participate in the U.S-Africa Leaders Summit from December 13 to 15, 2022.
Togo-Towards the acceleration of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor project
The ministers in charge of road infrastructure of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria committed themselves during a meeting last week in Lomé, to accelerate the process of the development project of the highway of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor.
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.
India’s Gravita opens aluminum recycling plant in Togo
The company Gravita Togo SAU, located in Lilikopé in the prefecture of Zio and 45 km north of Lomé, launched its aluminum ingot production activities on December 5th.
Togo-New law on sexual abuse: The UK updates its citizens
Following the adoption of a new law to better combat sexual violence in Togo, the United Kingdom has issued a statement on Wednesday informing its citizens traveling or residing in the country.
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.
The Seven Seas Voyager makes a stopover in Togo
The Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship docked on Sunday November 27 at the port of Lomé. On board, almost 700 tourists came to discover the tourist assets of Togo.
Kick-off of the 2nd edition of AFIS in Togo
The second annual summit of the Africa financial industry summit (AFIS) officially opened this Monday, November 28 in Lomé in the capital of Togo.
Togo is preparing to host the AFIS 2022 Summit
The Togolese capital is preparing to host the 2022 edition of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) on November 28 and 29, 2022.
Togo hosts the Intermodal Africa 2022 Fair
The Togolese capital hosted Wednesday, November 23, the 28th Intermodal Africa 2022 Fair. The event aims to be a framework for the logistical integration of maritime, road, rail and air transport.
Taking office of the 48 new delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad
The 48 new country delegates of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) elected last month, officially took office this Wednesday, November 23, 2022, during a ceremony led in Lomé by the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Dussey.
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.
Photos the International African Textile Fair in Togo
Togo is hosting the 8th edition of the International African Textile Fair from November 4 to 6, 2022 under the theme “Loincloth industry in Africa, innovations and collective intelligence at the service of the empowerment of women and young people”
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.
Togo-Terrorist attacks displace more than 4,000 people
Togo has been providing assistance for several months to the populations victims of attacks by terrorist groups in the Savannah region and beyond the national borders, announces the government, which indicates that the number of displaced persons already exceeds 4,000.
Togo hosts ECOWAS Forum on Education for the Culture of Peace
Since Thursday, October 27, the Togolese capital has been hosting the 3rd ECOWAS Forum on education for a culture of peace through intra- and inter-religious dialogue.
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.
The flag of Togo raised in the Commonwealth
As we announced, the flag of Togo was hoisted this Thursday, October 20, 2022 alongside those of the other members of the Commonwealth Nations at Marlborough House, headquarters of the institution in London.
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.
Togo to lead the International Coffee Organization in 2023
Togo will hold the presidency of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) from September 2023. The government announced this Thursday October 13, 2022.
Choiseul 2022 : Togolese again among African economic leaders
After being represented five times from 2014 and last year, Togo is once again represented in the selection of the Institut Choiseul, which annually identifies the African economic leaders of tomorrow
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.
A Togolese newspaper suspended with a heavy fine
The Togolese newspaper Liberté announces that it has been suspended again for three months, following the case of a young man shot dead on the road to Tabligbo last month.
Togo confirms the reception of the former Burkinabè leader
The Togolese government on Monday confirmed the presence in Togo of the deposed leader of Burkina Faso, Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
ILO keys handed over to the Togolese Houngbo
The former Prime minister of Togo Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo has received the keys of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from his predecessor this Friday September 30, 2022.
Togo launches a Website for tourism
Togo now officially has an internet portal dedicated to tourism. The Minister of the sector, Gbenyo Lamadokou unveiled the site a few days ago.
Russia referendums in Ukraine: Togo mentioned among the countries that sent observers
The Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has listed eight countries including Togo, that they have provided observers for the controversial referendums, which Russia is conducting on Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories.