Togo summons EU Ambassador over “interference” in detention of Irish-Togolese citizen
Togo’s authorities summoned the European Union’s ambassador to Lomé on Friday, September 12, accusing the EU of “interference” following a…
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Togo sends its 10th contingent to UN mission in Mali
The 10th Togolese contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left Lome on Sunday for Mali, the Togolese Ministry of Armed Forces announced.
Togo present at the 18th summit of Francophonie in Tunisia
The 18th summit of La Francophonie started on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Djerba in Tunisia where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé…
Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad is set
After the launch of the electoral process, the members of the Independent Electoral Commission of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (CEI-HCTE) have been appointed, the government announced on Wednesday.
Togo at its 1st official meeting with Commonwealth Nations
Exactly one month after its accession, Togo is participating in its first official meeting within the Commonwealth Nations, announced the Togolese Minister of Sports and Recreation, Lidi Bessi Kama, on Wednesday.
The second election of the high council of Togolese abroad launched
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof Robert Dussey launched this Monday, July 18, 2022, the electoral process of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE).
Togo hit by a new deadly attack in the north
The north of Togo again bereaved by a deadly attack in the Savannah region. No official confirmation from the authorities for the moment, but a security source confirms that several localities were attacked overnight from Thursday to Friday July 15, 2022.
The benefits Togo expects after admission to Commonwealth Nations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Prof. Robert Dussey, listed some benefits that his country will enjoy after its admission to the Commonwealth Nations.
Togo launches electronic visa for travelers
In Togo, the e-visa or electronic visa is now available for travelers. The government officially announced this Thursday, June 30, 2022, the launch of the document, as well as the update of the national travel platform, voyage.gouv.tg
The new Ambassador of the UK welcomes Togo’s accession to the Commonwealth
The new Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Togo, Mrs. Harriet Clare Thompson congratulated Togo for joining Commonwealth Nations.
Togo and Gabon officially join the Commonwealth Nations
The 26th Commonwealth Heads of State Summit which opened in Kigali, Rwanda on Monday has finally seen the integration of Gabon and Togo into the organization.
New terrorist attack repelled in northern Togo
A terrorist group carried out in the early morning of Thursday June 16, 2022, a new terrorist attack against Togo, in the north of the country, between Gnoaga and Gouloungoussi
Togo to modify the costs of visas and residence permits
As part of the amendments relating to the foreign police in Togo, the government, on Monday, during the Council of Ministers examined two draft decrees relating to the fixing of the costs of entry visas to the country and the residence permit.
Terrorism pushes Togo to establish a new state of emergency in the north
After that of Covid-19, the Savannah region, northern Togo, is in a state of security emergency from Monday, June 13, 2022, the government announced this measure following a Council of Ministers the same day.
Togo announces the opening of a consulate in Dakhla
Togo, through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, announced on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Rabat, the opening soon of a consulate general in Dakhla. The Togolese also reiterated his country’s support for the territorial integrity of Morocco and affirmed his support for the autonomy initiative.
EU condemns the terrorist attack in northern Togo
The European Union (EU) has become one of Togo’s first partners to express its indignation following the murderous attack on the Togolese army on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday.
Togo agrees to become a mediator between Mali and ECOWAS
On Wednesday May 4, a delegation led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, made a visit to Lomé during which he asked Togo to “support the effort of Malian dialogue with the international community”, and to “take facilitation initiatives”.
Togolese Parliament Passes Commonwealth Membership Bill
The Parliament of Togo adopted Friday, the adhesion of the country to the Commonwealth, at the end of a briefing of the government.
Covid-19: Japan supports Togo with 02 million dollars
After initial support in 2020 as part of the prevention of Covid-19, Togo is benefiting new support from Japan. The Japanese government has decided to grant its Togolese counterpart an emergency donation of $2 million (just over one billion FCFA), the Togolese government announced on Monday.
Togo-Postponement of the international Conference on terrorism and transitions
The International Conference on “Political transitions and the fight against terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa” announced to be held in the Togolese capital on April 21 is postponed to a later date.
Togo: more than 130 “striking” teachers fired
A total of 137 teachers were fired during the week from the framework of education officials by Togo’s Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Dialogue, Gilbert Bawara, who signed an order to this effect.
WAFCON 2022-The Togolese land in Gabon to finish the job
Dans le cadre de la course vers le Coupe d’Afrique des Nations féminine (Maroc-2022), Les Éperviers Dames du Togo ont atterri dimanche à Libreville, la capitale du Gabon.
Togo to create a new special police for foreigners
Togo is preparing to update the general conditions related to the entry and stay of foreigners on its territory. The government, meeting Monday in the Council of Ministers , adopted a draft law to this effect.
Togo launches Trade Barriers Africa tool
Togo has officially launched the deployment of Trade Barriers Africa, an online mechanism allowing economic actors to contribute directly to the removal of barriers to trade between countries of the Continental Free Trade Area.
Up to 800 Togolese peacekeepers return from Mali
Hundreds of Togolese peacekeepers deployed as part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) have returned home.
Togo to be assisted by UN Global Program on Protection of Vulnerable Targets
United Nations Office of counter-terrorism (UNOCT) and the Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey launched on Tuesday the implementation of technical assistance on vulnerable targets protection for Togo as part of the Global Programme on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets.
Covid-19-Togo received new does of Sinovac vaccines
Togo officially received on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 702,000 new doses of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine.
The US offers a second batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Togo
With this latest delivery, the United States has offered Togo a total of 305,370 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Togo-Breaking news: Dramatic death of a Togolese in Turkey
The named Elanda Ekoka Romeo, a Togolese, was allegedly brutally assaulted to death in Turkey by young white people, whose origins remain unknown for the moment.
Togo and Israel on discussion for a fruitful cooperation
The Togolese foreign Minister Professor Robert Dussey had a discussion via telephone call on Monday August 02, 2021, with his…
Togo-Online criminal record request, Now operational
The Prime Minister, Mrs. Victoire Sidémého Tomégah-Dobgbé, has officially launched yesterday the platform of the automated national criminal record in Togo.
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé at the Global Education Summit
The Togolese President’s stay in London will also be an opportunity to meet many personalities and partners. A meeting is thus scheduled with the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
Tokyo 2020 : Franco-Togolese Clarisse Agbégnénou wins the gold medal!
French judokate of Togolese origin, Clarisse Agbégnénou won the Olympic gold medal after beating Slovenian Tina Trstenjak in the final…
Gender Equity: Togo launches HeForShe campaign
Togo adheres to the global solidarity movement for more equality and gender equity called HeForShe. The campaign was officially launched in Lomé on Friday.
Togo requires Covid-19 vaccination pass at its borders
Togo’s Ministry of Foreign affairs is requiring at the country’s borders a Covid-19 vaccination pass for all those who are fully vaccinated in other nations
Togo launched another program for its citizens abroad
Togo’s ministry of foreign affairs launched a program intended for Togolese Abroad on vacation in Lomé for this year 2021, and runs from July to September.
Togo wants to increase the number of women in peace operations
In Togo, the proportion and presence of women in military personnel and contingents will increase significantly in the next few years, announces the government.
Togo-Saudi Arabia is planning to strengthen its partnership with Lomé
The Togolese Foreign Minister Professor Robert Dussey received on Thursday, July 16, 2021, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Lomé, Meshal Hamdan Al-Rogi.
Togo becomes shareholder in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
Togo will therefore be able to receive financial contributions in a wider range of sectors such as electricity, transport infrastructure, natural resources, heavy industries or telecommunications
Tokyo 2020 Olympics : Togolese athletes sign a charter of good conduct
Togolese athletes qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Committee of Togo and the Ministry of Sports signed a charter of good conduct on Monday.
Togo-Togolese must continue applying for visa for Turkey in Benin
Despite the opening of the Turkish Embassy in Lomé since the 1st April 2021, Togolese must still continue to apply for visa at the Turkish Embassy in Benin.
Togo becomes the world’s leading exporter of organic soybeans to the EU
The Commission of the European Union (EU) ranked Togo as first in the world among countries exporting organic soybeans to the Schengen area in the year 2020
Togo-Road overload: new rules come into force at the end of July
The Togolese authorities have extended to 30 days, on July 8, the deadline granted to road hauliers to bring deformed or modified vehicles up to standard.
Togo-The government reduced the Covid-19 PCR test pice
The Togolese government has reduced the price of the Covid-19 PCR test on Wednesday July 07 2021, and set it at 25,000 FCFA, against 40,000 FCFA until then.
First pirate trial in Togo : Seven Nigerians and one Ghanaian convicted
Accused of maritime piracy, willful violence, attempted theft and grouping of criminals, the Lomé Court of Appeal tried several pirates on Monday as part of its assizes, 2020-2021 session.
Togo’s Prime Minister distinguished in the German Economic Senate
The Togolese government is convinced that there is no beneficial development for generations to come without real investment in human capital. Our roadmap is proof of this
Togo to begin administering the Pfizer vaccine on July 07
The Togolese Government has decided to proceed with the administration of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Grand Lomé, as of Wednesday July 07, 2021.