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Togo pleads for debt cancellation and reallocation of SDRs
Togo took part on March 26 and 27 in the ministerial meeting of the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8). Representing Togo, the SG of the Presidency, Sandra Johnson focused her intervention on sustainable growth, the effects of security and health crises on financing flows, domestic debt and resource mobilization in Africa.
Togo-The U23 win the Antalya Cup 2022
At the end of the Togo-Benin friendly match on Tuesday evening at the Mardan Sport Complex stadium in Antalya, Turkey, the Togo U23 team was awarded a prize for the best team in this category
Conference on transitions and terrorism: Togo remains hopeful
The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad Prof. Robert Dussey announced on Saturday, with a lot of hope, the forthcoming Lomé Conference on Political Transitions and the Fight against Terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa.
Togo-New Vatican ambassador officially accredited
Almost a year after his appointment, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Togo, Monsignor Mark Gérard Miles, is now officially accredited. The Togolese head of State , Faure Gnassingbé, received the diplomat’s credentials on Monday.
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.
Togo mourned its soldiers who died on UN mission
The Togolese nation paid national tribute on Saturday to its soldiers who fell a few days ago in Mali as part of the UN Peacekeeping mission.
Mali-Seven UN Peacekeepers from Togo killed in another attack
Seven Togolese peacekeepers, deployed within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) were killed Wednesday in the center of the country
Togo-New requirements for travelers to the United States
All travelers to the United States are required to present negative test for COVID-19 . The test is to be carried out the day before departure, the United States Embassy in Lomé announced today.
Togo takes part in the 33rd plenary session of AFCAC
Togo is taking part in the meeting of African countries which is underway in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 33rd plenary session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).
Togo-Covid-19 Omicron : new measures for travelers from South Africa
Passengers from South Africa will now have to observe a systematic 72-hour quarantine at their expense, upon arrival in Togolese territory.
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.
Togo hosted international conference on the challenges of sport governance
The Togolese capital hosted from Thursday to Friday November 26, an international conference on Africa and the challenges of the new governance of sport.
Japanese Ambassador Hideaki Kuramitsu ends his mission in Togo
Japanese Ambassador to Togo Hideaki Kuramitsu has arrived at the end of his mission. For the occasion, the diplomat was received on Tuesday by the Head of Government, Victoire Dogbé
A UN Trust Fund hails Togo for its gender policy
The United Nations, through the Elsie Fund, congratulated Togo for its gender equity policy, particularly in the deployment of women in the theaters of peace operations.
Togo-Vaccines offered by the United States has exceeded one million
Togo received new doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Sunday, bringing the total number of US donations to Togo to 1,245,090 doses through Covax Program.
Togo takes part in Durban trade fair
Togo has been taking part since Monday in the second edition of the intra-African trade fair in Durban, the government announced.
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.
Official visit of the Togolese Minister of Investment to Rwanda
The Togolese Investment Promotion Minister Rose Kayi Mivedor has been making an official visit to Rwanda since Monday.
Togo welcomes a new ambassador from South Africa
Foreign Minister Robert Dussey received in Lomé on Monday a copy of the credentials of Robina Patricia Marks, South Africa’s new ambassador to Togo.
Togo-Access to administrative buildings is now subject to presentation of an anti-Covid-19 vaccination pass
In Togo, the Constitutional Court fully validated the draft order submitted by the government, relating to the ‘presentation of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 to access administrative buildings’.
US destroys union that ships stolen luxury cars to Togo
US customs and border protection officials at one of the country’s busiest ports have intercepted a car union that ships most of the flashy stolen vehicles to Togo and several other West African countries .
UAE Deputy Foreign Minister Cheikh Shakhbout visits Togo
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Shakhbout Ben Nahyan Al-Nahyan, has been making a working visit to Lomé since Thursday.
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.
Togo takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum
Togo represented by Minister of Commerce Kodjo Adedze takes part in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Economic Business Forum, opened Thursday in Istanbul.
Togo: Three Presidents expected by Faure Gnassingbé today
The Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will welcome this Tuesday, October 19, 2021 two African heads of state and the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Togo to create a packaging production plant
The Togolese authorities are considering the creation of a factory for production and marketing of packaging in the country, the government announced on Monday.
Togo-The Brazilian ambassador at the end of his mission
The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Antônio Carlos De Salles Menezes, is at the end of his mission after six years in Togo, the government announced
Togo-Faure Gnassingbé makes changes within the military hierarchy
The Togolese authorities have carried out a small reshuffle within the armed forces by appointing new officers to different positions, this Monday, September 13, 2021.
COVID-19: New restrictions in Togo from this Friday
The Togolese Government on Thursday decided on new restrictive measures, as part of the fight against the coronavirus in the western African country.
Diplomacy : New agreements signed between Togo and Turkey
Togo and Turkey already linked by political, then economic and commercial agreements, recently have concluded a framework agreement for military cooperation
Togo regrets the death of a Ghanaian who died after being assaulted by Togolese soldiers
The ministry reported that, the military perpetrators allegedly requested the services of the victim who is very familiar to them to help them recharge a cell phone. Having noticed that the latter did not return until nightfall, the two soldiers started looking for him to retrieve the phone. “They end up finding the young BEDI GEDZAH Felix and the phone but without the SIM card “.
Togo wants to strengthen the economic partnership with China
The Joint Commission for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation between China and Togo held its second session yesterday. It was mainly focused on a review of bilateral cooperation and the making of new commitments.
Togo-Travelers’ Covid-19 test results can now be downloaded online
It is now possible to directly download the results of Covid-19 tests on the government platform dedicated to the management…
Togo-The Port of Lomé is rebuilding its roads
“ The purpose of this rehabilitation is to ensure a good movement of people and goods, safety, security, and speed in the exit of goods, which will increase the visibility of the port platform and its competitiveness,” indicated the government.
Togo-Covid-19: Decrease in passenger traffic at Lomé airport
While the number of passengers registered on the platform stood at 459,961, up from 916,659 in 2019, it drop of around 50%, as the figures from the Ministry of Transport reveal.
Togo: Paulo Duarte, officially coach of the Sparrowhawks
Paulo Duarte officially signed his three-year contract this Friday in the presence of the Minister of Sports and Leisure Dr Lidi Bessi-Kama and Colonel Guy Akpovy, president of the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).
Togo’s new coach Paulo Duarte arrived in Lomé
Togo’s new coach for the national football team, Paulo Duarte set foot on Togolese soil on Thursday, August 05, 2021. He gave his impressions just after getting off the plane at Gnassingbé Eyadéma international airport.
Joe Biden appointed a new diplomate to the Republic of Togo
US President Joe Biden announced his intention to appoint Elizabeth Noseworthy Fitzsimmons, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA to Togo.
Togo- Antalya Fire: Robert Dussey expresses his condolences to Turkey
Indeed, a fire broke out in the forestry areas of Antalya-Manavgat on July 28. Neighboring neighborhoods were evacuated as the blaze approached downtown Manavgat (the city that hosted Togo’s hawks in their friendlies last month.
New diplomatic meeting between Togo and Turkey
The Minister of Foreign Affairs,Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad, Robert Dussey just announced a new meeting with his Turkish counterpart on Monday.
Togo- Ambassadors of Nigeria and India officially took office yesterday
The ambassadors of Nigeria and India in Togo presented on Friday July 23, 2021, their credentials to the Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
Togo to battle against Fake news on Covid-19 vaccines
In addition to this new program hailed by the Ministry of Health, other similar initiatives carried by the media and private sector actors, were already fighting against disinformation on Covid-19.
Togo-Covid-19 : Mandatory quarantine for travelers from six countries
Togolese authorities have imposed early July a mandatory quarantine on travelers from Brazil, South Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Russia and Portugal.
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-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.
Togo-Championship 2021: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises ASKO FC
FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week sent “warm congratulations” to ASKO FC as this club has been crowned champion of Togo for the 6th time and second time in a row.
Togo-List of athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The National Olympic Committee of Togo (CNO – TOGO) has made public the list of Togolese athletes who will take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games of this year
Togo and Turkey want to strengthen their police collaboration
Togo’s Minister, Yark Damehame and the Director General of Turkish Security, Mehmet Aktaş discussed about the collaboration between their countries’ police.
Covid-19: Togo launches its immunity passport
Three months after the start of its vaccination campaign against the Covid-19, Togo officially launched the issuance of the vaccination passport on Monday.
Togo-India has nominated its first Ambassador to Lomé
The Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey received on Saturday the figurative copy of the credentials of the first Ambassador of India to Togo
Togo-Investigative journalist Ferdinand Ayité awarded at the 2021 TRACE Prize
Ferdinand Ayité of L’Alternative magazine earned honorable mention for his investigation revealing corruption in importation of petroleum products to Togo.
Togo-Official visit of another Togolese minister to Turkey
The Togolese Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Yark Damehame, has been making an official visit to Turkey since Sunday June 20, 2021.
Togo will host the “Rencontres Africa 2021” in October
The promoters of “Rencontres Africa” announced that the 2021 edition of their event is going to be hosted from October 05 to 07 in Lomé, the capital of Togo
Togo-Advertisements of traditional medicines now subject to authorization
In Togo, the dissemination of advertising spots and posters is now subject to prior approval from the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication, HAAC
Togo-Covid-19: $ 29.5 million from the World Bank to strengthen vaccination
The World Bank approved a few days ago, funding of $ 29.5 million intended to help Togo to ensure the vaccination of its population against the coronavirus.