Togo Protests Leave Seven Dead, Say Civic Groups

At least seven people have died and several others were injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to civic organisations speaking to the press on Sunday. Activist groups and human rights organisations have accused …

World AFP 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. Campaigning groups and rights organisations denounced " …

Togo's Gendarmerie has so far only reported two deaths, from drowning

Togo's Gendarmerie has so far only reported two deaths, from drowning

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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. Campaigning groups and rights organisations denounced " …

IMANI Head Urges Ghana Intervention in Togo Unrest

Franklin Cudjoe, President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has called on Ghanaian President John Mahama to urgently mediate Togo’s escalating political crisis following violent crackdowns on protesters. Cudjoe warned that Ghana lacks the economic …

Ghana-Togo Trade Slows Amid Border Security Concerns

Cross-border commerce between Ghana and Togo faces significant disruption as ongoing political tensions and civil unrest in Togo deter traders. Safety concerns have led many Ghanaian traders to curtail or halt regular trips into Togolese markets, impacting …

Togo anti-government protests stretch to third day

Protests in Togo entered a third day on Saturday as demonstrators continued to demand the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled the West African nation since 1967. The unrest, which began on Thursday, was sparked by Gnassingbe’s …

Citizens demand resignation of Togo’s president Faure Essozimna Gnassinbé

A powerful wave of protests has swept across Togo as citizens are calling for the resignation of president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, whose family has ruled the country for nearly six decades. Demonstrators, led by opposition leaders, activists and civil …

Appel à manifestations au Togo: Trois j...

Entre appels virtuels sans écho réel, diffusion de fausses images et couverture orientée de certains médias français, la tentative de manipulation a échoué face à la sérénité des populations et à la vigilance des autorités. Durant trois jours, les …