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Togolese and Ugandan Leaders Cling to Rule, but the Youth Mu...
Modern Ghana
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Let’s keep our Togolese neighbors and Ugandan brethren in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the entrenched greed of their ruling elites, who twist democratic principles to hang on to power. In Togo, the late Gnassingbé Eyadéma, was in...
Togo groups say recent protests left 7 dead
eNCA
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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...
Star Garments opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Togo
Daily FT
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Togo Council President Faure Gnassingbé officially inaugurating the factory Star officials giving a tour of the Togo factory Star Garments Group, a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and part of Charles Komar and Sons, officially...
Togo anti-government protests stretch to third day
SABC News
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June 29, 2025
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...
Seven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say
WTVB - Michigan
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LOME (Reuters) -Seven people were killed during anti-government protests in Togo last week, said human rights activists, who accused security forces of using “shocking violence” against protesters. The protests calling for the resignation of...
Security Forces Crackdown on Togolese Protesters
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Many people have taken to the streets of the Togolese capital of Lome to protest against Faure Gnassingbe’s dictatorship. Gnassingbe’s government responded with a major crackdown and clashes with activists. Between June 26 – 28, civil...
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...
Wuh.ey: Blurring Memory, Fiction, and Folklore Through Togolese AI Art
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
Franco-Togolese visual artist Wuh.ey is part of a growing generation of African creatives using artificial intelligence not as a shortcut, but as a tool for storytelling. His works are cinematic, emotionally charged, and deeply symbolic—inviting...
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...
Clashes break out in Togo’s capital as protesters call for the president’s resignation
Associated Press
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June 26, 2025
LOME, Togo (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo’s capital Lomé on Thursday, as President Faure Gnassingbé faced increasing pressure from critics over recent changes in the constitution that could...
West African governments must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA
Ghana Business News
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June 30, 2025
Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto – CEO – GTA Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border...
Togo Shuts Down Social Media Access
Techweez
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June 28, 2025
The western African country of Togo is restricting access to major social media platforms. This action by authorities follows Thursday’s protests in the capital, Lomé, where hundreds of citizens blocked roads demanding the resignation of long-time...
Togo rocked by protests over reforms that could extend President Gnassingbé's rule
Associated Press
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June 27, 2025
LOME, Togo (AP) — Protesters and security forces clashed for a second straight day on Friday in Togo’s capital Lomé over recent constitutional reforms that could cement President Faure Gnassingbé's long hold on power. Videos emerged showing...
World AFP Togo groups say recent protests left 7 dead
Yahoo News
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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...
Togo Protests Escalate as Security Forces Crack Down on Anti-Gnassingbé Demonstrations
teleSUR
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June 27, 2025 Hour: 1:20 pm Tensions flared in Togo’s capital this week as soldiers and police used tear gas and batons to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé. The unrest, which began...
Togo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation
Modern Ghana
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Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and...
Togolese Youths' Cry for a New President: A Call to End Tyra...
Modern Ghana
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In the past month, the youth of Togo have flooded social media platforms, especially Tiktok, with a single, resounding demand: an end to the decades-long rule of President Faure Gnassingbé and his family. Their cry is not one of violence or...
Ghana-Togo Trade Slows Amid Border Security Concerns
News Ghana
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June 29, 2025
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,...
Ecobank to End Safe Deposit Box Services Amid Low Demand and Compliance Risks
Togo First
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Service to be discontinued in Togo from August 1, reflecting global banking trends. Rising costs, low profitability and regulatory pressures drive exit. Customers urged to clear contents by July 31 or items will be transferred to a mandated firm....
Kenya On Fire Again, By Dimeji Macaulay & Nikos Anastasiadis
Sahara Reporters
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On June 6, 2025, 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang was arrested by the police in Kenya. Two days later, his father received the dead, tortured body of his son from the police. They claimed that he had died of “self-inflicted wounds,”...