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Togo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations
Deutsche Welle
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July 1, 2025
Several people were killed during anti-government demonstrations over the weekend in Togo's capital, Lome, according to civil society groups. The unrest comes as Togo's long-time leader, Faure Gnassingbe, is positioned to remain in power...
Togolese Banks Boost Loans to CFA286 Billion, Up 19% in Q1
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Banks in Togo sharply increased lending in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a resilient economy and stronger support for the private sector. Togolese banks issued CFA286 billion in new loans from January to March 2025, according...
World Bank Group Appoints New Division Director For Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros And Seychelles
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The World Bank Group has appointed Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, effective today. He succeeds Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, who held the position for the...
South Africa seeks extension of Trump tariff deadline to pursue trade deal
The Citizen
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Johannesburg. South Africa has asked for more time to negotiate a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration before his higher tariff regime goes into effect on July 9, Pretoria's trade ministry said on Tuesday. Trump imposed a...
Togo Tomato: A Flavorful, Heat-Loving Gem for Homes, a Profitable Pick for Farmers
Krishi Jagran
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June 30, 2025
Togo Tomato, a compact and high-yielding variety from West Africa, thrives in Indian home gardens with its rich flavor and container-friendly growth. (Image: AI Generated) Togo Tomato, a lesser-known but incredibly productive variety, originates...
Togo’s Soybean Sector Targets 500,000 Tons Production by 2026
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Togo’s soybean industry plans to boost production to 500,000 tons for the 2025-2026 agricultural season, nearly doubling current output. The target was announced by the Interprofessional Council for the Soybean Sector of Togo...
Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Amissah-Arthur
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Energy policy analyst Jabesh Amissah-Arthur has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s readiness for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP). Speaking candidly in the latest episode of AEA Insights, Episode 2 of the...
At least 3 people dead in Togo protests calling for leader’s resignation, Amnesty says
Associated Press
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July 1, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least three people died during protests in Togo’s capital Lomé on June 26, 27 and 28, Amnesty International said Tuesday, as leader Faure Gnassingbé faces increasing pressure from critics over recent changes in the...
Ghana Court Jails 55-Year-Old Nigerian Trader For Smuggling Fake Currency, Orders Deportation
Sahara Reporters
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The Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 55-year-old Nigerian trader, Aremu Timothy Adegboyega, to prison for smuggling large sums of counterfeit currency into Ghana through an illegal border crossing. Presided over by her honour, Christiana...
Did security forces use excessive force in Togo protests?
ImpACT International
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At least seven people were killed and dozens injured during anti-government protests in Lomé, Togo, in late June 2025. Human rights activists and civil society groups have accused security forces of using excessive and disproportionate force to...
Togo’s Kara University Hospital Rehab 35% Complete After One Year
Togo First
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(Togo First) - In Togo, work continues on the rehabilitation of the Kara University Hospital (CHU Kara), with several projects underway. Last week, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Tchin Darré, visited the site to assess the progress of the...
TCL poised to capture West African market with latest cutting-edge electronics
Business and Financial Times
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June 30, 2025
Chinese-owned global electronics giant TCL, with a significant footprint in Ghana over the past decade, has officially launched its expansion into the West African market. The company is also set to introduce a dynamic new line of innovative...
Volta group condemns human rights abuses in Togo following protests
GhanaWeb
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June 30, 2025
A youth group calling itself the Volta Youth Network has strongly condemned the unfolding events in Togo, where authorities are violently suppressing protesters. The group accused the Faure Gnassingbé-led government of violating the fundamental...
Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Jabesh Amissah-Arthur
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
Energy policy analyst and Managing Partner of Arthur Energy Advisors, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is concerned about Ghana’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP). Speaking in the latest...
Facts about the Gnassingbé family; All you need to know about the family that has been ruling Togo for over 55 years
Zambian Observer
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June 30, 2025
The Gnassingbé family has been a dominant force in Togolese politics for nearly six decades, shaping the West African nation’s trajectory since 1967. The dynasty began with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, a former military sergeant who seized power in a coup...
Youth of Togo are saying enough is enough. Here is why the youth of Togo are protesting against the 58-year dynasty of the Gnassingbé family
Zambian Observer
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June 30, 2025
The Gnassingbé family has ruled Togo since 1967, with Faure Gnassingbé taking over in 2005 after his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma. This long-term dynastic rule has frustrated many, especially the youth, who make up about 60% of the population under...
Seven killed in Togo as Anti-Government protests turn violent
Switch TV
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June 30, 2025
Lome – At least seven people were killed in Togo over the weekend following a violent crackdown on anti-government protests that swept through the capital, Lomé. Civic rights groups confirmed the deaths and accused security forces of using...
Togo Protests Leave Seven Dead, Say Civic Groups
News Central TV
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June 29, 2025
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...
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
BBC
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Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters who are calling for Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbé, to step down and release political prisoners. Seven bodies were recovered from rivers in the...
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters who are calling for Togo’s leader, Faure Gnassingbé, to step down and release political prisoners. Reports say dozens more people were injured, some...