West Africans deported by US to Ghana dumped in Togo without papers

West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers and deportees have told AFP. The latest chapter in US President Donald Trump's vast, opaque...

West Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’

West Africans deported by the US to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, according to lawyers and deportees. The latest chapter in Donald Trump’s deportation programme, their saga became...

Shock in China as Togo Star Samuel Asamoah breaks neck during match

Togolese footballer, Samuel Asamoah has suffered a broken neck following a collision with a pitch-side advertising board in China. The serious injury occurred during a match between his second-tier Chinese club, Guangxi Pingguo, and Chongqing...

Today in Africa — October 9, 2025: 12 Arrested Over “Sommie” Maduagwu Death in Abuja, Togo’s Samuel Asamoah Faces Paralysis After Neck Injury, Eliud Kipchoge Eyes Marathon Milestone in New York

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Sports1 hour ago How Togo Midfielder Samuel Asamoah Suffered Broken Neck In Chinese League Match Togolese international Samuel Asamoah is facing a long road to recovery after suffering a broken neck in a horrific on-field accident during a Chinese…

Togolese international Samuel Asamoah is facing a long road to recovery after suffering a broken neck in a horrific on-field accident during a Chinese League One match at the weekend. Samuel Asamoah, a 31-year-old midfielder, who plays for Guangxi...

West Africans deported to Ghana dumped in Togo without documents

The latest chapter in US President Donald Trump's vast, opaque deportation programme, their saga became public earlier this month when Ghanaian leader John Mahama disclosed that his country had struck a deal to accept deportees from the region....

Togo’s Catholic Bishops Call for Renewed Prayers “without ceasing” for Nation During Rosary Month

In the statement that their president, Bishop Benoît Alowonou of Kpalimé Diocese, signed, the Catholic Church leaders further say, “October, the month of the Rosary, opens before us as an urgent call to rekindle our faith and our life of prayer...

Civil society initiative fights for equal education opportunities in Togo

In Togo, a national initiative built on civic solidarity helps relieve parents’ yearly back-to-school expenses. Education is free and compulsory throughout the country, with a population of over 9.5 million. Following a two-month break (from...

Togo: Who is Benjamin Neumann, the New Head of AFD in Lomé?

The French Development Agency (AFD) manages a portfolio of over €300 million in Togo, with annual commitments of €40–50 million. Benjamin Neumann, with 15 years of experience in fragile regions such as the Sahel, took charge of the Lomé office in...

2025 World Bread Contest: Togo Among 21 Nations Competing in Nantes

(Togo First) - Togo will be one of the 21 nations competing in the new edition of the World Bread Contest (Mondial du Pain), scheduled for October 19 to 22, 2025, in Nantes, France. The country will be represented by a three-person team of bakers...

Togolese referee to officiate WAFU B U17 final between Ghana and Ivory Coast – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Togolese referee Kossi Fabrice Senyo has been appointed to officiate the final of the WAFU B U17 Boys Championship between Ghana and hosts Ivory Coast. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro...

Togo to host 3rd edition of Biashara Afrika from Nov 3-5

Lomé, the capita of the Republic of Togo will host the third edition of the Biashara Africa Forum, a flagship continental trade forum of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement from November 3-5, 2025, bringing together business...

Preview: Togo vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Togo and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Togo will look to end their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high when they host DR...

A mysterious airstrip has appeared in the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Togo vs DR Congo: What time and where to watch the match live?

World Cup 2026: All you need to know about Togo vs DR Congo Togo vs RD Congo / @x.com/_BeFootball The final two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be decisive in determining who qualifies from Group B. Senegal and DR Congo are locked...

Dep. Foreign Minister Takes Prestigious ECOWAS Post in Togo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that Cllr. Deweh E. Gray, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has been officially appointed to represent the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Republic of Togo. Cllr....

West Africa deportees sue Ghana government over alleged illegal detention – JURIST

Eleven individuals, deported from the US to Ghana last month, filed a lawsuit against the Ghana government, alleging that they were illegally held in a military detention camp. The legal action reflects the chaotic fallout following the...

Lomé Hosts Inaugural Tourism Week to Promote Local Sites and Culture

(Togo First) - • Togo launched its first National Tourism Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3, 2025) to promote domestic tourism and cultural heritage. • The country recorded CFA49.9 billion in tourism revenues from WAEMU travelers in 2023, according to the...

E&P completes US$100m payment, takes full control of Azumah projects 

By Kizito CUDJOE Engineers and Planners (E&P) has completed a US$100million payment to acquire full ownership of Azumah Resources Ghana Limited, marking the end of a complex takeover that transfers control of the Black Volta and Sankofa gold...

Togo-Benin Launch $5 Million Sustainable Development Strategy for Mono River Basin

Togo and Benin approved three instruments for the Mono River Basin: a monitoring system, a coordination mechanism, and a Gender Strategy 2025-2030. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) funds the $5 million IREE-Mono project over 48 months....