One Dead, Dozens Missing as Bus Plunges into River in Benin
A tragic accident in central Benin on Sunday, August 17, has left one person dead and 44 missing after a passenger bus (STM Company) carrying […]
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At Least Seven Killed in Rare Anti-Government Protests in Togo
At least seven people have reportedly died and several others injured during anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to civic and human rights groups. […]
Tensions mount in Togo as protesters demand longtime leader’s resignation
Security forces fired tear gas and arrested demonstrators in Togo’s capital Thursday and Friday (26-27 June) as hundreds took to the streets demanding the resignation […]
Protests Erupt in Togo Over Constitutional Changes Amid Fears of Indefinite Rule
Violent clashes broke out in Togo’s capital, Lomé, on Thursday, June 26, as protesters confronted security forces over recent constitutional changes that critics say could […]
Togo Braces for New Wave of Protests Amid Rising Discontent Over Constitutional Reforms
Fresh calls for street protests have emerged in Togo, as youth-led movements and online activists rally the public for three days (June 26 to 28) […]
Togo: 65 Protesters Freed as Authorities Maintain Detentions
In a statement broadcast on State television, Public prosecutor of Lomé announced on June 9 the release of 56 individuals arrested during public demonstrations in […]
First Mpox Cases Found in Lomé, as Health Officials Are On High Alert
The first confirmed cases of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, a virus, are occurring in Togo. In the capital, Lomé, three cases—two involving women and […]
Togo: Guy Marius Sagna injured during a political meeting in Lomé
Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna is currently in Lomé, Togo, participating in activities organized by the ECOWAS Parliament. He was scheduled to attend a public […]
Opposition Rallies: Togo Urged to Protest Against President’s New Constitution Approval
In Togo, activists and opposition leaders are mobilizing against the imminent endorsement of a new constitution by President Faure Gnassingbe. The proposed constitution, approved by […]
Togolese State acquires minority stakes in Lome-based ASKY
The government of Togo acquired on Monday 14.39% stakes of Ethiopian Airlines-backed airline Asky operating from the Togolese capital Lome for a total investment of […]