Togo issues international arrest warrants for leaders behind civil protests

The government of Togo has issued international arrest warrants targeting leaders of the M66 Citizens’ Movement, a collective of bloggers and activists who organised nationwide protests on 6th, 26th, 27th, and 28th June, 2025. The movement had mobilised citizens to protest against the rising cost of living, the arrest of public commentators, and controversial constitutional […]

President Mahama calls for unity to tackle Africa’s debt crisis

President John Mahama has called for a united Africa to enable the continent to address its escalating debt crisis, adding that unsustainable borrowing risks undermining development gains and sovereignty. Delivering a keynote speech at the African Union (AU) High-Level Conference on Debt in Lomé, Togo, yesterday, the President described Africa’s debt burden as a “paradox […]

COVID-19: President Gnassingbé sanctions free water and electricity for most vulnerable populations in Togo

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 […]