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Ghana Deports Nigerian National Convicted of Smuggling $100,000 in Counterfeit CFA From Togo

Ghanaian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Aremu Adegboyega, after he was convicted of smuggling counterfeit currency worth over $100,000 into the country...

The Togolese government has condemned what it described as “acts of destabilisation and violence” that occurred from June 26 to 28.
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Togolese Government Accuses ‘Foreign Actors’ of Inciting Violence in Protests Against Gnassingbé’s Rule

The Togolese government has condemned what it described as “acts of destabilisation and violence” that occurred from June 26 to 28. Authorities in...

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Togolese Youth Continue Protests Despite Government Ban, Demand End to Faure Gnassingbé’s Rule

The youth of Togo continue to protest against President Faure Gnassingbé’s prolonged stay in power, despite the government’s ban on public demonstrations. On...

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Togolese Protesters Tear-Gassed in Their Homes as Uprising Demands President’s Resignation

Togolese youths have taken to the streets in a three-day demonstration, demanding the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé. However, security forces are cracking...

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Amnesty Condemns Togo’s Brutal Crackdown on Youth Protests, Demands Torture Probe

Amnesty International has alleged that Togolese authorities tortured protesters detained during recent youth-led demonstrations and called for an immediate end to the crackdown...

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Like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Broadcasts Over “Biased Coverage”

Togo has announced a three-month suspension of broadcasts by French media outlets Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. The decision, confirmed in...

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Togolese Youth Demand President’s Resignation Over New Unlimited-Term Role and Arrest of Protesters

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé is under mounting pressure as youth-led protests continue across the country. The demonstrators are demanding his resignation over recent...

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Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Togo Against Government Corruption, Abuse of Power, and Repression on President’s Birthday

On June 6, coinciding with President Faure Gnassingbé’s birthday, youth-led protests erupted across the capital and towns in Togo. The protests were sparked...

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Togo Stops Issuing Mining Permits to Reform Outdated Mining Code

Togo has suspended the issuance of new mining permits for prospecting and exploration as part of an effort to reform its mining sector....

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Togo Swears In Gnassingbé Under New Parliamentary System That Could Have Him Rule Indefinitely

Togo entered a new political era on Saturday, May 3, with the swearing-in of Faure Gnassingbé as President of the Council of Ministers,...

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Togo: Port of Lomé Records Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Regional Competition, Strengthens Position as West Africa’s Trade Hub

The Port of Lomé, Togo’s principal maritime gateway, reported a modest growth in total cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 30.64 million tonnes—up from...

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Togo, Burkina Faso to Sign Free-Roaming Agreement to Reduce Communication Costs For Travellers

Togo and Burkina Faso are set to sign a bilateral free-roaming agreement to lower communication costs for travellers between the two nations. Dr...