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Togo villagers flee to urban centres after militant attacks

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.

Reuters

Togolese army admits to killing children mistaken for ‘jihadists’

The seven children were killed while returning from celebrations of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha late on July 10.

Al Jazeera

Togo's army says civilians were killed by airstrike, mistaken for jihadists

A group of civilians killed on Saturday night in northern Togo were hit by an airstrike after the army mistook them for jihadists, the army said in a statement on Thursday.

Reuters

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Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence

The Anglophone pivot comes on the back of successive coups in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso to dump pro-French leaders.

Al Jazeera

Seven children killed in an explosion in northern Togo

In May, eight soldiers were killed and 13 others wounded at a security outpost in the northernmost region of Savanna.

Al Jazeera

Seven people killed in explosion in northern Togo

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.

Reuters

Teen saves four-month-old baby from Mediterranean shipwreck that killed 30: ‘I went to help people’

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

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Teenager saves baby from shipwreck during dangerous Mediterranean crossing

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

Daily Mirror

Teenager saves baby from shipwreck during Mediterranean crossing

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

The Guardian - UK

Gabon and Togo admitted into Commonwealth group of nations

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

The Independent UK

Togo sees Commonwealth entry as pivot to English-speaking world

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.

Reuters

UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit

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…

France 24

UN deal sees Ivorian refugees given passports to return home

The Côte d’Ivoire government, host countries, and the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a repatriation agreement to offer passports to Ivorian refugees around the world in an effort to encourage reintegration.

Radio France Internationale

Cape Verde, Togo to Open Consulates in Morocco’s Western Sahara

Cape Verde and Togo will will soon open general consulates in Dakhla, Western Sahara’s second largest city.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Shamrock Rovers ace Roberto Lopes back on his travels to kick-start another AFCON adventure

Cape Verde have AFCON qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Togo

The Conversation

Togo looks like West Africa’s new frontier of violent extremism

The threat of violent extremism across West Africa has been on the rise in recent times.

Al Jazeera

Togo authorities say 15 assailants died in ‘terrorist’ attack

Violence from armed groups and criminal networks is on the rise across West Africa.

France 24

Ninth edition of Togo’s international fashion festival reflects on future of industry

The 9th edition of FIMO, Togo's international fashion festival, didn’t open with a series of fashion shows, but instead with a science symposium organised by the University of Lomé. The theme of the discussion: how to pursue ethical fashion production while Africa continues to be the recipient of thousands of…

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Togo: Eight soldiers killed in attack by suspected ‘terrorists’

Security experts have warned that armed groups across the Sahel could spread operations to coastal states like Togo.

Al Jazeera

Togo agrees to mediate in Mali political crisis

Two coups in two years have precipitated a political crisis in Mali, where armed groups are also looking to grab power.

Radio France Internationale

President of Togo to mediate in Mali crisis

The President of Togo has agreed to mediate in Mali, where the military junta is under international pressure to re-establish civilian rule after taking power in 2020.

Al Jazeera

Togo dismisses more teachers in new dispute with teachers union

The West African country’s government has a long history of disputes with the teachers union.

Radio France Internationale

Underwater Google internet cable gives Togo high-speed link to Europe

A subsea cable owned by Google that promises to double internet speeds for millions in Africa arrived in Togo on Friday. It's the latest step in a multi-year project to provide cheaper access to users across the continent.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Google Internet Cable Lands in Africa, Promising Fast Connection

A subsea cable owned by Google that promises to double internet speeds for millions in Africa arrived in Togo on Friday, the company said, the latest step in a multi-year project to provide cheaper access to users across the continent. The Equiano cable, the first of its kind to reach…

Benzinga

Google Launches Private Subsea Cable Connecting Africa With Europe

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google launched Equiano, its new private subsea cable that would connect Africa with Europe. Equiano will start in western Europe and run along the West Coast of Africa, between Portugal and South Africa, with branching units to extend connectivity to additional African countries. The new cable will help Togo…

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