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.
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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.
Death of Elizabeth II: Togo offers its condolences
The Presidency of Togo reacted to the death of Queen of England, Elizabeth II. She died this Thursday, September 08 in Balmoral (Scotland) at the age of 96.
Terrorism: Togo extends the state of emergency in the north
The Togolese parliament on Tuesday approved the six-month extension of the state of emergency in the Savanes region, located in the far north of the country, plagued by incursions by terrorist groups
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.
Covid-19: new relief on travel measures to Togo
The Togolese government has further eased this week travel conditions on departure and arrival in the country.
Togo-End of the 72nd session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Started on Monday at the International Conference Center in Lomé, Togo, the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for…
Togo and 16 other African countries to benefit from Chinese debt cancellation
China announced the cancellation of 23 interest-free loans granted to 17 African countries. Among the beneficiaries, we also find Togo, of which 24% of the total stock of its debt is Chinese, according to figures from a study published last June by Green Finance & Development Center.
The Togolese army repels a new attack in the north
The Togolese Army repelled another attack by terrorist groups on the night of August 22 to 23, 2022 in the Savanes region in northern Togo, we learn from local sources.
WHO rewards Togo for eliminating some neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Alliance for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases presented on Monday in Lomé, a distinction to Togo for having eliminated on its territory, at least 4 neglected tropical diseases.
Togo hosts a session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Togo hosts from this Monday, until August 26, the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. The event, which will bring together the luminaries of the health sector, will take place at the International Conference Center of Lomé.
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.
ECA and Togo agree to create African Center for Cybersecurity
Togo and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the creation of the “African Center for Coordination and Research in Cybersecurity”, Cina Lawson, Togolese Minister of Digital Economy announced on Tuesday.
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.
Togo–“We can only continue to demand a chance of government ”
Togolese activist Farida Nabourema has not said her last word on the governance in Togo. The leader of “Faure Must Go”, has once again slammed the power of Lomé.
A Togolese journalist traveling to Germany reported missing
One of the Togolese journalists has not been seen since he left Lomé in June for a conference in Germany, the Union of Independent Journalists of Togo (UJIT) announced this week.
Togo is hosting ‘Small Touches For Our Planet’ project
Climate activists from European countries, Greece, Turkey, India and Uruguay have been meeting in Togo, precisely in Kpalimé, since July 24, as part of the ‘Small Touches For Our Planet’ (STOP) project.
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
Ivorian Fily Sissoko takes office as new World Bank Representative in Togo
Fily Sissoko, the new Resident representative of the World Bank in Togo, officially took office this week and was received on Tuesday by the Prime Minister, Victoire Dogbé. The Ivorian thus succeeds Hawa Cissé Wagué, who arrived at the end of her mission on July 1, 2022.
Terrorism: Togolese army admits having killed seven civilians by mistake
The Togolese Armed Forces Chief of Staff confirmed on Thursday, July 14, 2022 that a plane had wrongly targeted civilians. Confused with terrorists on the move, seven civilians died and two others were injured.
Togo to use Turkish drones to fight terrorism
According to media reports , Togo has equipped itself with Turkish drones as part of the fight against terrorism affecting its border areas, especially in the far north.
Investigation into a new suspected terrorist attack in northern Togo
On the night of Saturday July 09 to Sunday July 10, an explosion occurred in the village of Margba in the Savanes Region. The incident, confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces, caused the death of seven people and left two injured.
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-The government prohibits an opposition meeting
The meeting planned by certain political parties grouped within the Dynamic Monsignor Kpodzro (DMK) in the Bè district (Gulf 1) on this Saturday, is prohibited”, General Yark Damehame, Togo’s Minister in charge of security and civil protection announced.
More than thousand Togolese pilgrims expected for Hajj 2022
After two years of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the great pilgrimage to Mecca will take place this year for the Togolese Muslim community. “The quota reserved for our country goes from 2,225 in 2019 to 1,098 this year,” said the Minister of Territorial Administration, Payadowa Boukpessi.
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 seizes 40 tonnes of maize en route to Ghana
A control team from the Togolese Ministry of Commerce intercepted in the night of Wednesday to Thursday, in Aflao near the border with Ghana, a shipment of 40 tons of maize intended for export.
The fight against terrorism sends a Togolese Minister to Saudi Arabia
The Togolese Minister of Security and Civil Protection , Yark Damehame visited on Thursday the headquarters of the Islamic Military Coalition for the Fight against Terrorism (CIMCT), in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
A Chadian trader stabs a Togolese soldier to death
A Togolese gendarme was fatally stabbed on Thursday by a Chadian trader who also injured a policeman. The Minister of Security and Civil Protection of Togo, Gal Yark Damehame, commenting on the case, communicated the circumstances of the tragedy.
Togo-10 weekly flights between Lomé and Washington
Ethiopian Airlines officially launched on Wednesday, June 1, a new connection to Washington DC from Lomé. An inaugural flight took place in this direction, following a ceremony organized at Gnassingbé Eyadema International Airport (AIGE).
Togo can now prosecute persons involved in maritime crime.
Togo is strengthening its fight against maritime piracy. The country validated its Standardized and Harmonized Operating Procedures Document last week, becoming at the same time the first country in French-speaking West Africa to adopt this provision.
Togo-New modification of the Electoral Code and the Charter of political parties
In Togo, the electoral and political system has experienced once again an amendment. Members of Parliament adopted in plenary Tuesday to the Chamber two bills amending the Electoral Code and the Charter of political parties.
Togo-Fifteen “terrorists” killed in the Kpinkankandi attack
Fifteen terrorists were killed by Togolese soldiers during the attack perpetrated last week in northern Togo, the government announced on Wednesday evening.
Covid-19-Togo’s land borders finally reopened
The Togolese government has finally decided on Monday to reopen the country’s land borders, which have been closed since March 2020 due to the famous Covid-19 pandemic.
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 suffers a second terrorist attack in the North
A new terrorist attack took place in the north of Togo, at the operational outpost of Kpinkankandi in the canton of Koundjouaré (prefecture Kpendjal), we learned from sources this Wednesday.
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.
ECOWAS praises the opening of Togo’s Police Information Center
As part of the “West African Police Information System (WAPIS)” program, the government of Togo, represented by its Minister of Security and Civil Protection, General Damehane YARK, proceeded on April 29, 2022, to the inauguration of the Information Center of Togo Police (CIPT), at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior and Civil Protection.
The new US Ambassador to Togo officially takes office
The new United States Ambassador to Togo, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons presented her credentials to the Togolese Head of State Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé this Tuesday, April 26, 2022, marking her official assumption of duty in the country.
Summary of the history of Togo’s independence
Togo got independence on April 27, 1960. Sylvanus Olympio who was the Prime Minister since the elections supervised by the UN, became the President of the new Republic.
Togolese shocked by the customs tariffs at Lomé airport
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) published a guide in which the rights and duties of travelers are mentioned. The institution recalled on taxes that are applied even on personal belongings.
Togo-Suspension of visits to detainees lifted after two years
Togo’s prisons will be reopened to the public from Friday for visits to detainees, after two years of closure due to Covid-19, Justice Minister Pius Kokouvi Agbétomey announced.
Togo-Lomé-Washington DC flights are increasing
Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport in Lomé has been chosen by Ethiopian Airlines as the starting point for direct flights to Washington DC, the Togolese government announced on Wednesday
No charges against the U.S policemen who shot a Togolese
No charges will be filed against the Austin policemen who allegedly shot Kokou Christopher Fiafonou, a 38-year-old Togolese, last December.
Three leaders of the Togo Teachers’ Union detained
The three members of the Togo Teachers’ Union (SET) arrested last Saturday, were sent to prison on Monday April 11, 2022, for incitement to revolt.
Togo-Suspension of the tax on vehicles
In Togo, the application of the tax on motor vehicles (TVM) is suspended as of April 11, 2022. The government announced on Monday.
Togo-Strike: The number of dismissed teachers increased
Gilbert Bawara, the Togolese Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Dialogue, has extended the list of teachers excluded from teaching for having observed the strike in recent days.
A ship runs aground on the Togolese coast
A ship ran aground on Monday April 4, 2022 on the Togolese coast in Lomé around noon, we learned this morning.
Togo acquires new support from the World Bank
After the approval of an initial financing of $100 million (approximately FCFA 60 billion) intended to support inclusive growth, Togo will benefit from further support from the World Bank.
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.
Covid-19: The new travel rules in Togo
In view of the positive evolution of the fight against the spread of Covid-19, the Togolese Executive is easing the conditions of arrival and departure at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (AIGE) in Lomé.
US Secretary congratulates Former Prime Minister of Togo
The Secretary of the United States of America, Antony Blinken congratulated the former Prime Minister of Togo, Gilbert Fosoun Houngbo for his election at the head of the International Labor Organization.
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.
Togo-Google’s subsea cable Equiano made its first stop in Africa
The Equiano subsea cable has arrived in the capital of Togo, Lomé, this Friday, March 18, 2022, announced Google Africa which indicates that it is the first stop of the cable along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Africa.
The Registration of Togolese abroad worries the opposition
The Togolese government has launched since March 8, the registration of Togolese living abroad. This census of the diaspora, which has never been done, causes controversy and fears, particularly within the political parties of the opposition.
Togo will face Sierra Leone and Benin in Turkey
The Togolese Football Federation (FTF) announced on Friday friendly matches with Sierra Leone and Benin as part of a training camp that the Togo national team is organizing in Turkey.