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Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?

Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe’s extended rule.

Al Jazeera

Togo Groups Say Recent Protests Left 7 Dead

At least seven people were killed and many others wounded during recent anti-government protests in the Togolese capital Lome, according to an initial count civic groups gave journalists Sunday.

International Business Times

Togo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation

Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and demand his resignation.

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Togo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months

Togo late Monday announced it was suspending French public broadcasters RFI and France 24 for three months, for an alleged lack of impartiality in their reporting.

Radio France Internationale

Togo’s citizens want to leave Ecowas – new survey suggests why

A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government’s handling of the terrorist threat in the northern region and of the Alliance of Sahel States – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The survey was carried out by Afrobarometer, an independent, pan-African research network, in partnership with the…

The Conversation

African cotton producers rally against climate shocks and low prices

Cotton is a lifeline for Africa – bringing in foreign currency and providing jobs for millions of people. But 20 years after the African Cotton Producers’ Association was founded, growers say the industry is under threat and needs urgent change.

Radio France Internationale

Sasikumar Mukund returns to Davis Cup action, India favourite against Togo

NEW DELHI: Sasikumar Mukund is set to make a significant return to the Davis Cup as India prepare to face Togo in the World Group I Play-off starting Saturday.

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Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas Wednesday, severing ties after years of strained relations that have reshaped trade routes in the Sahel.

Radio France Internationale

Home tie will help us groom youngsters in good environment, says India's Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal

India's upcoming Davis Cup World Group I play-off home tie against Togo in Delhi presents a reasonable challenge, according to team captain Rohit Rajpal, who sees the fixture as an opportunity to develop emerging talent.

The Times of India

Ban lifted, Mukund to lead India in Davis tie against Togo

PUNE: Mukund Sasikumar, whose controversial suspension has been "revoked", will lead the Indian Davis Cup team in the World Group I Playoff tie against Togo, to be played in New Delhi on Feb 1-2.

The Times of India

Restore, destroy or leave to rot? Battle lines drawn over west Africa’s architectural heritage

Uncompleted or abandoned buildings are a regular feature of the landscape. Now calls for restorations are increasing

The Guardian - UK

‘Architecture Encounters’ traces period-defining built environment stories in Togo and West Africa

‘Architecture Encounters’ (Les Rencontres Architecturales de Lomé) in Togo celebrates and explores West Africa’s rich heritage through the prism of conservation and transformation, kicking off with two days of talks, workshops, exhibitions and tours at Palais de Lomé

Wallpaper

NANO Nuclear (NNE) Expands in Africa With Togo Deal: What's Going On?

Nano Nuclear Energy shares are trading lower by 2% during Thursday's session. The company earlier announced it signed a MOU with the Togolese Republic.

Benzinga

"Africa is the future of metal." Meet Arka’n Asrafokor, Togo's first heavy metal band

Arka’n Asrafokor have had to travel 24 hours by bus just to be able to play gigs. Now, they're starting to get the recognition they deserve

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Nonprofit SHE Empowers Girls Through Education In Togo

Discover how Style Her Empowered (SHE) empowers girls in Togo through education, removing barriers and fostering success. Join the movement for girl power!

Metal Hammer

"An ambitious blend of groove, death and nu metal elements, with frenzied Afrobeat polyrhythms." Dzikkuh proves Togo's Arka'n Asrafokor are the band every metalhead should know in 2024

Cited as "Togo's only metal band", Arka'n Asrafokor set their sights on global recognition with ambitious second album

The Conversation

Africa’s freeports should boost trade and foreign exchange earnings – but evidence is thin

The concept of a freeport – an area where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply – has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free zones. West Africa has 29 free zones, spanning 11…

Radio France Internationale

Togo's ruling party wins parliamentary poll in victory for longtime president

Togo's legislative elections delivered a sweeping majority for the ruling party, the country's electoral commission announced late on Saturday. The results pave the way for President Faure Gnassingbé, already in power for nearly 20 years, to extend his rule under a controversial reform to the constitution that his opponents denounce…

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Togo opposition cries foul as election vote count favours government

Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still underway. Regional observers, however, judged the polls to be free and fair.

Radio France Internationale

Togo heads to polls amid claims of power grab by President Gnassingbé

Some four million Togolese are to vote Monday for legislative and regional elections that have been twice delayed. Opponents accuse longtime ruler Faure Gnassingbe of seeking to extend his grip on power after MPs signed off on controversial changes to the constitution.

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Amnesty International Report Reveals Human Rights Violations In Togo

Amnesty International highlights media censorship, crackdowns on journalists, and human rights violations in Togo.

Radio France Internationale

Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms

Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup.

International Business Times

Togo Lawmakers Approve Contested Political Reform

Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform switching to a parliamentary system that opposition parties say will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his grip on power.

Al Jazeera

‘Don’t touch my constitution!’ Togolese resist reforms ahead of election

Opposition figures accuse President Faure Gnassingbe of changing the rules so he can maintain his grip on power.

Radio France Internationale

Togo's opposition urges mass protests over delayed elections

Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections – due in two weeks – which the government said would allow for a second reading of a contested constitutional reform.

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