Togo

Ekoué Djro Glokpor has officially taken the lead of the National Directorate of the BCEAO for Togo during the second ordinary session of the National Credit Council held on June 18, 2026, in Lomé. This installation took place in a context marked by contrasting signals from the financial sector, between the progression of banking digitalization, […]

In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by a strong personal loyalty to the Prime Minister, have reignited the debate on the republican neutrality of the defense and security forces, even when it concerns former […]

In Djamdè, in the Kozah prefecture, Faure Gnassingbé has set a new horizon for the Togolese government: to double the average standard of living and reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040. Presented as an ambition for economic and social transformation, this projection, however, comes after a long series of development plans whose results remain […]

Faure Gnassingbé opened a government seminar in Djamdè focused on the economic and social transformation of Togo. With the support of diagnostics carried out with the World Bank, the executive aims to define strategic choices capable of doubling the average standard of living of Togolese people and reducing poverty below 15% by 2040. The president […]

The Togolese National Assembly adopted four bills related to nuclear and radiological safety on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. These texts, unanimously voted, aim to strengthen the national legal framework, improve risk prevention, and align Togo with the international standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in a context where Lomé intends to develop peaceful uses […]

The union of agents at the Autonomous Port of Lomé has filed a three-day strike notice, scheduled from June 25 to June 27, 2026, to protest against the non-fulfillment of its social demands. If this action proceeds, it could disrupt the operations of a strategic port for Togo and several landlocked countries in the sub-region. […]

Belgian Wannes Heylen won the 31st edition of the International Cycling Tour of Togo, held from May 19 to 23, 2026. Marked by a clear Belgian dominance, the competition concluded in Lomé after four stages of actual racing. The International Cycling Tour of Togo has delivered its verdict. Belgian Wannes Heylen clinched the 31st edition […]

The Muslim Union of Togo has expelled the imam of the central mosque in Kpalimé and temporarily closed the building following violence that occurred during Friday prayers on May 15, 2026. The decision comes amid an ongoing conflict within the local Muslim community, characterized by tensions regarding governance and the management of religious institutions. The […]

In Lomé on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the invitation of the president of the Togolese Parliament, Joseph Djogbénou, president of Benin’s National Assembly, called for strengthening cooperation between Benin and Togo in the face of major regional challenges. Invited to the opening of the ordinary session of the Togolese Parliament, the president of Benin’s […]

Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with a 2-2 draw. The March 2026 FIFA window continued this Friday with several matches around the world. In Turkey, Benin faced Liberia in Antalya. A first test […]

À moins de deux semaines de ses matchs amicaux face au Togo et au Bénin, le sélectionneur national de la Guinée, Paulo Duarte, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba ou encore Yakhouba Gnagna Barry figurent dans ce groupe du Sily National, déterminé à peaufiner ses automatismes avant les prochaines échéances. […]

A serious road accident that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the north of Togo has left several dead and many injured. Among the victims, there were many Beninese who had returned from a funeral in their home country. A tragic accident occurred in the Kara region, in the north of Togo, involving a […]

The Togolese head coach Patrice Neveu has unveiled the provisional list of the Sparrowhawks of Togo, selected for the matches against Guinea and Niger, part of the March 2026 FIFA window. The Togolese national team has two fixtures this March. The Sparrowhawks will face Guinea on March 27 in Rabat, before taking on Niger on […]

Former Gunners-turned Cityzens supporter, Emmanuel Adebayor does not believe for a second that Arsenal will win the title and says that Manchester City’s experience will make the difference in the race to be crowned English champions. In an interview given to Premier League Productions on the day after the London derby won handily by Arsenal against Tottenham […]

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, […]