French media suspended in Togo as protests escalate
Togo’s media regulator has ordered a three-month suspension of two major French broadcasters, France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI),…
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Ayité writes to Pope Leon XIV over Press repression in Togo
In exile since 2022, renowned Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Mensah Ayité has sent a powerful letter to Pope Leon XIV,…
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…
Six journalists assaulted : CPJ urges Togolese authorities to ensure accountability
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Togolese authorities to hold accountable those responsible for the violent attacks…
Journalist Ferdinand Ayité faces news allegations from Togo
The Togolese authorities have reportedly leveled serious accusations against investigative journalist Ferdinand Ayité and Commander Olivier Amah, both currently exiled in France. They are alleged to be involved in a conspiracy against state security and acts of terrorism.
Togo lifts suspension on foreign media accreditation
This decision followed the arrest and expulsion of a French journalist, who was accused by Togolese authorities of illegally crossing the border and acting as an activist.
RSF uncovers continued surveillance on Togolese media figures
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has revealed this week that Pegasus cyber-espionage software continues to infiltrate the mobile phones of Togolese journalists, especially Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou. The duo currently faces legal action in Togo, triggered by a complaint from the Minister of Urban Planning.
Togo – Legal Saga continues for journalists Lawson and Sossou
This legal saga draws parallels with a past defamation case involving journalists Isidore Kowounou, Ferdinand Ayité, and the late Joël Egah, who had clashed with the same minister and another government official.
More appeals for Media Law amendment in Togo following journalists’ release
Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou, journalists detained at Lomé’s civil prison since November 15, 2023, were released on Friday, December 1, 2023, as reported at the beginning of the weekend. While there are no formal contemplations or discussions, the release of the journalists has triggered a surge in appeals for a swift amendment to Togo’s media laws.
Press Freedom in Togo: “Warning signs flashing red”
“This award is not truly good news for our country,” said Ferdinand Ayité, the Togolese winner of the International Press Freedom Award presented on Thursday evening (November 16, 2023) by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in New York
Togolese journalists face jailed over social media defamation charges
Two Togolese journalists, Loic Lawson, the editor of Flambeau des Democrates, and Anani Sossou, a freelance journalist, found themselves in prison on Wednesday, facing charges of defaming Housing Minister Kodjo Adedze on social media.
Togo-Ferdinand Ayité laureate at the International Press Freedom Awards
Journalists from Georgia, India, Mexico and the Togolese Ferdinand Ayité will be honored in November at the 2023 International Press Freedom Awards, which celebrate brave reporters around the world.
Togo-Journalist Ferdinand Ayité warns that his family is being harassed
From his place of exile, the Togolese journalist, Ferdinand Ayité makes revelations about the state of his family in the West African nation. According to the journalist prosecuted by the country’s authorities, his family has been constantly intimidated and harassed since he left Lomé.
Two Togolese journalists to be tried despite being in exile
The Togolese journalists Ferdinand Ayite and Isidore Kouwonou, respectively Director of Publication and Editor-in-Chief of the Togolese investigative newspaper L’ALTERNATIVE will be tried again on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Lomé Court of Appeal, we learn.
Amnesty International calls for a boycott of the arrest warrant against the convicted Togolese journalists
Amnesty International expressed this Friday its disagreement with the Togolese authorities following the sentencing of two journalists, Ferdinand Ayite and Isidore Kouwonou, to three years in prison with fines. The international non-governmental organization focused on human rights will therefore challenge the host countries of the media men forced into exile not to respect the arrest warrant issued against them
Togolese journalists Ayité and Kouwonou sentenced 36 months in prison
Togolese journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou are tried by the Court of First Instance in Lomé this Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in the case between them and the public prosecutor. The media personalities will subsequently be sentenced by the courts.
The trial of Togolese journalists postponed to March 15
The trial of the three Togolese journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou including Joël Egah, who died but also summoned, is finally postponed to March 15, 2023 following a request of the defendants’ lawyer.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pegasus : CPJ still waiting for answers from Togo’s government
The NGO based in New York City calls to Akodah Ayewouadan, Togo’s minister of communication and spokesperson for the government, rang unanswered.
Togo-A newspaper suspended for “defaming minister”
As a result, l’alternative is once again subject to a four-month suspension from February 5, 2021.