The Latest Breaking News from Togo

WHO hails west African country as first in world to stamp out Guinea worm, lymphatic filariasis, sleeping sickness and trachoma

Civilians in a part of northern Togo attacked by suspected Islamist militants last week have been fleeing their homes en masse to seek refuge in nearby cities, a local mayor said.

Seven people were killed and two injured in an explosion in northern Togo on Saturday night, the army said in a statement late on Sunday.

Both mother and baby evacuated to Malta as Togo teen says he helped because he was ‘a good swimmer’

The 17-year-old, from Togo, swam over to the baby and held her above the water until rescuers arrived in the Mediterranean Sea in a tragedy that killed at least 30 people

‘I am a good swimmer and I went to help people,’ says 17-year-old from Togo, who was among survivors rescued

The African nations of Gabon and Togo have been admitted into the Commonwealth group of nations

Togo's decision to join the Commonwealth will help it develop closer ties with English-speaking countries, opening up new horizons outside of France's sphere of influence in West Africa, the Togolese foreign minister said.

In tonight's edition: In Kigali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to "keep an open mind". Also, while most members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies, Gabon and Togo are expected to become the latest nations to join the…