“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…
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Togo suspends mineral exploration licenses for legal overhaul
In a move to modernize its legal framework on natural resources, Togo has temporarily suspended the issuance of all new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…