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Five months after his inauguration as head of the Togolese Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé announced on Tuesday the composition of his first government, marking the effective entry into force of the parliamentary system established by the Constitution promulgated on May 6, 2024. By a decree signed on October 8, the President of the Council appointed […]
Discover the matches on the schedule this Monday across African pitches, counting for the tenth matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone continue this Monday with several matches across the continent. Tunisia, already qualified, hosts Namibia hoping to finish their campaign in style. The Namibians, for […]
Former Togolese Minister of the Armed Forces, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, was arrested this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home in Tokoin-Solidarité, in Lomé. Armed, hooded men burst into her home, breaking down the doors before taking her to an unknown destination, according to multiple sources. The neighborhood had been placed under heavy surveillance from […]
With three matchdays left in the qualifiers, several nations are already out of the running for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, with Togo, Congo, and Lesotho not taking part. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, currently taking place across all continents, has already seen more than 75 national teams eliminated, FIFA said on its […]
The 7th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Friday, with several matches played across the continent. South Africa shone by comfortably beating Lesotho 3-0, with goals from Maloisane Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis. This victory allows Bafana Bafana to consolidate top spot in the group with 16 points, keeping […]
Togolese Television (TVT) is now without a director. Joseph Amegan, who was appointed in 2023 by decree to head the public broadcaster, was dismissed from his position on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. For now, no official explanation has been provided regarding the reasons for his dismissal, which comes less than two years after he took […]
Togo’s squad for the September camp is out. Several key players are back in the team. The Togo national team returns to the pitch this September. The Sparrowhawks face Mauritania and Sudan on September 5 and 9. Two matches that count toward the seventh and eighth matchdays of 2026 World Cup qualifying. For the occasion, […]
Togo is going through a politically troubled period, marked by ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition, determined to reject the new Constitution. These constitutional reforms are seen as a means for President Faure Gnassingbé to strengthen his grip and have sparked a wave of discontent. Behind the scenes, geopolitical alliances are forming. According […]
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, in his capacity as Minister of the Armed Forces, has signed a decision enacting the reform and dismissal of 559 Togolese soldiers for desertion. A decisive sweep in the ranks of the Togolese Armed Forces (FAT). On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé confirmed the dismissal of […]
Two days before the municipal elections, Togolese authorities have decided to take strict security measures. A joint statement published this Tuesday by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and Customary Chieftainship, and the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection announced the closure of all the country’s land borders on Thursday, July 17, 2025, election day. […]
The results of the second part of the Baccalaureate exam (BAC II) June 2025 session, will be announced on Monday, July 14, starting at 7:30 AM at the written centers. The Ministry of Higher Education also details how to consult the results online and by SMS, as well as the start of the oral examinations. […]
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed its deep concern following the violent protests that rocked Togo on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025, especially in Lomé, the capital. In a statement released on June 30 in Abuja, the regional organization deplores the loss of human lives and the material damage recorded during these disturbances. Without advancing […]
Almok, real name Afi Edem Komla, a famous Togolese artist known for her mix of traditional rhythms, RnB, and Afro-pop, issued a warning on social media this Monday, June 23, 2025. In a poignant video shared with her fans, the singer Almok revealed that her life, as well as the lives of her husband and […]
The Togolese capital, Lomé, plunged into extreme tension on June 26, 2025. Prompted by actors from the diaspora, bloggers, artists, and journalists, the city experienced unprecedented protest movements, to which the regime opposed a massive security response. Behind the scenes, a total internet blackout was imposed by the authorities in an attempt to hinder mobilization. […]
In Togo, the success of the reforms initiated by Patrice Talon in Benin fuels the frustration and anger of a Togolese youth lacking prospects. In Lomé, the contrast with the Beninese dynamism feeds a sense of injustice and gives rise to a question echoed by the Togolese street which disturbs the power: “If Benin could […]
In the face of the rising anger against the ruling power in Togo, ECOWAS, the sub-regional organization, finally spoke out, but with a caution that leaves many Togolese skeptical. Between calls for restraint and fear of alienating its members, ECOWAS walks a tightrope, at the risk of departing from the expectations of the populations it […]
Il faut que nous tirions tous notre chapeau au maître incontesté du Togo, Faure Gnassingbé. Il n’y a pas à dire, il est très fort. En effet, non seulement il vient de supprimer l’élection présidentielle dans son pays pour rester au pouvoir jusqu’à sa mort, mais en plus, il fait réprimer les manifestations et enfermer […]
Prévue du 26 au 28 juin 2025 à Lomé, la conférence MANSSAH n’aura finalement pas lieu à la date annoncée. Dans un communiqué officiel publié ce 17 juin, les co-fondateurs du mouvement ont annoncé son report à une date ultérieure, évoquant une décision prise « avec gravité » pour préserver l’intégrité de l’initiative. Pensée comme […]
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MEPS) of Togo released this Thursday, June 13, 2025, the official success rate for the first part of the Baccalaureate exam (BAC 1), session of May 2025, concerning general education. According to the figures provided, the overall pass rate, including all series, stands at 60.49%. Results by series […]
The Togolese singer Santrinos Raphael is at the center of a major controversy following a Facebook post on June 10, 2025, calling on his followers to “not send others to do what you didn’t have the courage to do yourself” while advocating for non-violence. This message, interpreted by many as an implicit criticism of the […]
In a statement released this Monday, June 9, the Togolese public prosecutor provided details and judicial follow-up on the demonstrations that occurred on the night of June 5 to 6 in Lomé. According to Prosecutor Talaka Mawama, these gatherings, deemed illegal, were reportedly organized in response to calls shared on social media, urging the population […]
The Togolese artist King Papavi Mensah, a prominent figure in traditional and modern music in Togo, spoke for the first time about the arrest of his young colleague, Aamron, aka Tchala Essowe Narcisse, recently apprehended by the Togolese authorities. This statement comes after numerous social media critiques pointing out his silence. In an interview broadcasted […]
The late-night arrest of outspoken Togolese rapper Amron—real name Essowè Narcisse Tchalla—has triggered widespread backlash from civil society, the opposition, and international observers. On the night of May 26, 2025, heavily armed security forces stormed his home in Agoè-Assiyéyé, a northern suburb of Lomé, without presenting an arrest warrant, according to eyewitness accounts. The operation, […]
With less than two months to go before Togo’s municipal elections, scheduled for July 10, 2025, discussions around a possible postponement have taken center stage among political stakeholders. During the 21st session of the Permanent Consultation Framework (CPC), held on Monday, May 26, in Lomé, several political parties expressed a desire to adjust the current […]
The Togo national team, the Éperviers, will not be playing any friendly matches during the upcoming FIFA international window in June 2025. According to information obtained by Togopost, the decision stems from a lack of financial resources. Sources close to the matter indicate that a schedule of friendly matches had indeed been proposed by national […]
The examination season for the 2024–2025 academic year has officially kicked off in Togo. On Monday, May 26, written tests for the first part of the Baccalaureate (BAC 1) began across the entire country. A total of 90,249 candidates from general, technical, and vocational education streams are taking part in this session. For them, the […]
On May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové was sworn in as president of the Republic of Togo, marking a historic moment in the country’s political landscape. Following a constitutional reform adopted in May 2024, Togo transitioned to a parliamentary system that split executive power between two figures: a prime minister, who holds actual authority, […]
An official ceremony marking the formal handover of a rice donation from China to Togo took place on Tuesday at the Maritime Regional Directorate of the National Agency for Food Security of Togo (ANSAT) in Lomé. The donation, consisting of 2,400 tons of white rice, is part of an emergency food assistance program aimed at […]
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has taken up the mantle of mediator just days after being designated to help resolve the crisis shaking eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbor, Rwanda. On Wednesday, April 16, he made his first official visit to Kinshasa, the Congolese capital. Alongside his counterpart Félix Tshisekedi, the African Union-appointed mediator […]
Just days before the legislative and regional elections in Togo, the National Assembly has chosen Kwame Meyisso to lead the Constitutional Court, replacing the late Aboudou Assouma. Kwame Meyisso’s accession to the Constitutional Court signifies the beginning of a new chapter for the institution. His expertise promises to enhance the Court’s performance in fulfilling its […]
