Togo has no more Covid-19 patients in health centers
According to data from the coordination of the response to coronavirus in Togo, no patient was registered in the care structures for the infectious disease, Covid-19 on March 8, 2022.
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Togo wants to modify the electoral code
In Togo, the electoral code is about to undergo a modification, within the framework of the next regional elections. The government adopted a bill to this effect on Monday.
Breaking news: Togolese journalist Joël Egah has died
The Togolese Journalist Joël Egah, director of the newspaper Fraternité, died on Sunday March 6, 2022, we learn from sources close to his family.
Togo to record its diaspora this month
Three years after setting up a High Council for its Diaspora (HCTE), Togo will proceed with its census. The ministry in charge of Togolese abroad will launch the activity on March 8th.
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.
New suspected terrorist threat in northern Togo
The Togolese Minister of Security and Civil Protection of Togo confirmed Thursday a “new incursion of terrorists” into northern Togo on the night of February 19, 2022.
Togolese football mourns one of its officials
The Togolese Football Federation (FTF) again in mourning. The body announces that it has lost its General Secretary Chris Dakey, who died on Thursday February 24, 2022 following a short illness.
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.
Togo to organize a conference on political transitions and fight against terrorism
Togo is behind an initiative that will sound the death knell for crisis linked to terrorism and coups in Sahel and West African countries. An initiative that the General Secretary of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres strongly supports.
Five-time Olympic Games world champion Agbégnénou announces break in Judo
The French athlete of Togolese origin Clarisse Agbégnénou announced on Monday, February 7, 2022, a break in her judoka career for a positive reason. Clarisse is pregnant !
Fake Covid-19 results : U.S alerts its citizens in Togo
« AVOID THESE INDIVIDUALS and DO NOT ATTEMPT to falsify COVID testing documentation », said a declaration punished this Thursday January 27, 2022, by the U.S. embassy in Lomé, Togo.
Mali: New attack against Togolese UN Peacekeepers
The Togolese contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was the target of a new attack on Monday.
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’s Houngbo to face four candidates in ILO head election
Four candidates will face Togo’s former Prime Minister, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, in the race for the post of Director General of the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO). The elections will close this Friday the two days of hearings which expose contrasting visions for the future of the organization.
Togo-Towards mandatory vaccination pass in the markets of Lomé
In Togo, access to markets will soon be conditioned by the presentation of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or a PCR test of less than 72 hours.
Scholarship programs in the United States open to Togolese
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé on Tuesday urged Togolese students to learn about the criteria and apply for the Fulbright and Humphrey scholarship programs for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Covid-19 : Togo extends vaccination to over 12 years old pupils
In Togo now, from Friday, January 14, vaccination concerns pupils and learners from the secondary school and “persons aged 12 and over throughout the national territory”.
Togo’s former prime minister Houngbo appointed Chairperson of NRGI
The former Prime Minister of Togo,
Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), the New York-based institution announced Thursday.
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”.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé lost his French Advisor, Debbasch
Charles Debbasch, the lawyer and special advisor to the Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé bowed out last Saturday in Paris at the age of 84.
United States : Togolese gunned down by police after a standoff
Protests were held in Austin, Minnesota in the United States on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in response to the death of a 38-year-old man believed to be a Togolese. Kokou Christopher Fiafonou was killed on December 23 by Austin police officer Zachary Gast.
RSF calls for lifting of juridical control of Togolese journalists
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) has once again reacted to the release of the two Togolese journalists arrested last month for defaming some members of government. This time the Paris based NGO calls on Togo’s leaders to lift juridical control on the colleagues
Togo-The two Togolese journalists locked up are on bail
Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, the two Togolese journalists arrested since December 10, 2021, were released on Friday December 31. A Conditional freedom.
Covid-19 vaccination : Togo begins the booster dose
As we reported a month ago, the administration of the booster dose of the vaccine against covid-19 is now effective in Togo. The government officially launched its start-up on Monday.
Ireland demands protection of one of its citizens jailed in Togo
Ireland urges the Togolese authorities to investigate allegations of torture against one of its citizens, Abdoul-Aziz Goma, a 52-year-old man from Togo, jailed for 3 years without trial.
Togo: journalists sent to prison for criticizing two ministers
The directors of the newspapers L’Alternative et Fraternité, Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, arrested since December 10, have been transferred to the civil prison in Lomé. The charges against them are “contempt of authority” and “spreading false words on social media”.
Covid-19 : Togo officially announces existence of Omicron in the country
The last variant of coronavirus known as Omicron, is indeed present in Togo, and represents about 25% of new cases of contamination identified in the country, announced Wednesday the National Coordination of Management of the Response (CNGR) during its weekly press release.
An MP from Togo targeted by death threats and racist insults in France
The member of Parliament in the National Assembly of France, Patrice Anato ensures that he will file a complaint after receiving a threatening letter. The native of Togo explains that this is not the first time that he “or other colleagues” have received such “garbage” letters.
Togo launches an App for Covid-19 passes verification
Togolese government officially launched on Wednesday, an offline mobile application named PassCovidTG , which is intended to make it easier and better to verify Covid-19 passes on a daily basis
Togo-Judges uphold the indictment of journalist Isidore Kouwonou
Isidore Kouwonou, the Togolese journalist who is under judicial supervision in the case of his detained colleagues, Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, was heard yesterday by the senior investigating magistrate of the Lomé Court.
CPJ joins RSF in the call for release of Togolese journalists
Like the Paris-based organization RSF, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has also called on the Togolese authorities to release the colleagues Ferdinand Ayité, Joël Egah and to lift judicial review on Isidore Kowonou.
Detention of Journalist : RSF asks Togolese authorities to respect procedures
Reporters Without Borders (RSF), asks Togolese authorities to respect the decriminalization of press offenses and to proceed with the release of the journalist Ferdinand Ayité.
Togo: Another journalist summoned while Ferdinand Ayité is in custody
The Chief editor of the newspaper “L’Alternative” Ferdinand Ayité remained in police custody at the Brigade de Recherches et d’Investigations (BRI) of the Togolese National Police, the newspaper announced on Thursday evening.
COVID-19: Turkey supports Togo with a batch of vaccines
Togo received Monday, December 06, 2021, 210,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Turkey as part of increased cooperation between the two countries.
Suspension of retirements within the Togolese Armed Forces
In Togo, the retirements for all soldiers of the armed forces are suspended “until further notice”, announced Thursday via a memo, the Chief of the General Staff of FAT, Dadja Maganawé.
COVID-19 : Sweden announces acceptance of Togo’s vaccination certificate
Swedish authorities have announced Friday, recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued by Togolese health authorities, meaning travelers from Togo are exempt from the entry ban and testing requirements upon arrival in Sweden.
Togo-Traveler from US sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 test
Accused of defrauding the results of his COVID-19 test in order to be able to travel from Lomé, a US citizen of about 72 years old has been tried and sentenced by the Togolese courts.
Togo-Update on the COVID digital pass
Togolese authorities announced Monday that all those who are already in possession of the Togolese digital COVID pass will have to proceed to obtain the new version available online.
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
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.
Togo-COVID-19 : Towards compulsory vaccination in churches
The Togolese government announces the reopening of places of worship from November 19. However, access to these places by people not vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon be subject to presentation of a negative PCR test.
Togo hosts conference on African women in the maritime sector
The Togolese capital has been hosting the continental conference on women in the maritime sector since Monday. The event, which is in its 3rd edition, is co-organized by the Togolese Republic and the Association of Women in the Maritime Sector in Africa (WIMAFRICA).
Togolese activist Jean Paul Omolou remanded in custody
The Togolese activist Jean Paul Omolou was presented to the examining magistrate on Friday. The latter decided to place him in pre-trial detention.
Akpaki re-elected President of the Togolese Judo Federation
The President of the Togolese Judo Federation (FTJ) Deladem Ogouwa Akpaki, was reelected on Saturday at the head of the federation for a five-year term.
Togo-Another member of the opposition party arrested in Lomé
Jean-Paul Edoh Oumolou, member of Dynamique Mgr Kpodzro (DMK), one of the collaborators of Agbéyomé Kodjo, a candidate in the last presidential election in Togo was arrested on Thursday, we learn.
Togo participates in the 5th international conference on taxation in Africa
Since Wednesday 03 November 2021, Togo has been taking part in the 5th international conference on African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF).
Togo receives new doses of Johnson & Johnson from African Union
Togo officially received on Monday, November 1, 2021, 475,200 new doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine, provided through the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT).
World Bank Vice-President Ousmane Diagana visits Togo
The World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa Ousmane Diagana had been on an official visit to Togo since Wednesday.
The Togolese in Germany are preparing a new demonstration
Togolese living in Germany are currently preparing a demonstration which will take place in front of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in the city of Bonn on November 5.
Togo among the countries with the best budgetary responses to Covid-19
Togo is one of the 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa that have provided a better budgetary and financial response to COVID-19, revealed the World Bank through its specialized magazine Africa’s Pulse
Togo : Robert Dussey meets new people in Kigali
During the 2nd ministerial meeting, Africa-Commission of the EU which is held in Kigali, Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey met with his counterparts from Equatorial Guinea, Oyono Esono Angue and Poland Marcin Przydacz.
Vice-President of the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana, expected in Togo
The Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana will pay, from October 27, an official visit to Togo, announced the government.
Togo-Proframme Forward : FIFA experts received in Lomé
As part of the Proframme Forward, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) sent a delegation to the Executive Committee of the Togolese Federation (FTF) on October 21 and 22, 2021 in Lomé.
Togo participates at World Investment Forum
Togo participated on Friday in the World Investment Forum organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Togo- US embassy in Lomé mourns Patricia Hawkins
Patricia McMahon Hawkins, Ambassador of the United States of America to Togo from 2008 to 2011 bowed out at the age of 72, announced Monday, the US Embassy in Lomé.
Covid-19-US makes a third delivery of Pfizer vaccine to Togo
The Togolese authorities once again welcomed at Lomé airport this Sunday, new doses of vaccine against Covid-19, a donation from the United States of America
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé received “HeForShe” distinction
The President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on Friday received the “HeForShe” distinction from UN Women, for his policy of advancement of women, and gender equity and equality.
Togo submits the update of its improved emission reduction targets
Therefore, a consultation meeting was opened for this purpose in Lomé, bringing together the private sector, representatives of the government and civil society actors.
Togo’s former Prime Minister Houngbo nominated as Africa’s candidate for the leadership of ILO
The former Prime Minister of Togo and current head of IFAD, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo was officially appointed Tuesday as the continent’s candidate for the post of next DG of the International Labor Office (ILO).
Togolese authorities face criticism after suspension of another newspaper
After, L’Alternative, L’indépendance Express and others, it is the weekly “The Guardian” which is the subject of suspension by the Togolese authorities, as usual, the media personnel in Togo are opposed to this umpteenth decision.