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Tag: Togo
UNHCR and UNICEF warn of Sahel crisis becoming ‘problem for the world’
"If we don't act now," the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in the Sahel will "become a problem for the world," a senior UNHCR official ... Read More
Togo’s elections: opposition vows to reorganize after ruling party’s sweeping victory
Togo's opposition has vowed to "reinvent" itself after winning just five seats in the country's legislative elections held on 29 April, while the ruling Union ... Read More
Togo’s delayed legislative election underway after divisive constitutional reforms
Some 4.2 million eligible Togolese citizens vote in delayed and controversial legislative elections this Monday (29 April) to decide if President Faure Gnassingbe will extend ... Read More
Togo parliament gives final approval to new constitution, denounced by opposition as ‘power grab’
Lawmakers in Togo have given final approval to a constitutional reform linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians ... Read More
African counter-terrorism summit: leaders call for more cooperation to address security challenges
African leaders have called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism at a high-level summit in Abuja, with Nigeria's president accusing the global community of ... Read More
Togo and Chad launch campaigns for historic elections in April-May
Campaigning has begun in Togo and Chad, as the former prepares for historic regional and legislative elections against a backdrop of protests over the government's ... Read More
Togo’s 20 April parliamentary elections postponed indefinitely amid constitutional controversy
Togo’s government has postponed legislative elections initially scheduled for 20 April to a later, unspecified date, citing "consultations" that were needed over the changes that ... Read More
Mauritania, Togo contemplate ways to bolster relations
Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and his visiting counterpart from Togo Faure Gnassigbe held Monday talks on means to improve relations between the two ... Read More
World Bank donates Togo laboratory equipment worth $1.6m
Togo took delivery Thursday January 11 of laboratory equipment valued at $1.6 million, donated by the World Bank to bolster performance of 18 district hospitals. ... Read More
US plans to set up drone bases in coastal West Africa to stem Islamist advance and counter China
The United States is reportedly seeking to set up military drones bases along the West African coast in an urgent effort to stop the spread ... Read More