President Faure Gnassingbé has announced several social, political and economic measures to make life easier for the Togolese people as the coronavirus pandemic keeps spreading worldwide. As part of these measures, starting this month, access to water and power is free for the next three months. In detail, concerning water, households with a monthly consumption […]
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COVID-19: Togo declares 3 month state of emergency
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé has declared a three-month state of emergency to stop the spread of coronavirus. He said the seriousness of the situation warranted the measures, which include the immediate start a curfew from 19:00-06:00 local time. A 5,000-strong unit of security agents was also being set up to tackle the pandemic as well […]
Togolese officials powdered with flour in France over Gnassingbe tenure extension
Togolese officials who were in France for some official engagements had the shock of their lives when nationals of Togo descended on them and poured flour on them. Their anger stems from the recent amendments in the country’s constitution which allows current president, Faure Gnassingbe to stand for elections two more times or ten more […]
Enhancing intra-regional trade: Ghana, Togo commission joint border post
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana and Togo stand ready to support and promote all efforts aimed at ensuring the success of the management of the Noepe-Akanu joint border post, and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and co-operation between Ghana and Togo. Speaking at the official handing-over ceremony of […]