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Togo: Leaders who ignore Africa’s new political wave will be on the wrong side of history – Dr Eze
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
The Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been sworn in as "President of the Council of Ministers" - a new post which is the highest office in the government's executive branch and has no official term limits. The Director of Democratic Futures...
Togo protests: ECOWAS Commission urges stakeholders to resort to dialogue
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has expressed concern about the current state of affairs in Togo. In a press release issued on July 1, the Commission called on all stakeholders in the ongoing conflict to opt for...
Togo: Africans are now telling governments what democracy must deliver – Chukwuemeka Eze warns elites
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
Director of Democratic Futures in Africa at the Open Society Foundations, Dr Chukwuemeka B. Eze, says the era when political elites dictated what democracy should mean in Africa is over. He believes citizens, especially youth, women, and rural...
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...
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...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $11m in electricity debt – NERC
Punch
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July 4, 2025
The Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to pay over $11m owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The bilateral customers from...
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...
Consumer groups in Togo decry internet restrictions after protests
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Consumer advocacy groups in Togo have reported internet and social media access restrictions in the country since deadly protests last month, one of their officials told AFP on Friday. The restrictions follow two rare waves of protests against the...
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...
ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar highway project
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $100 million in funding for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. The approval was part of a broader financing package announced by the bank at its 92nd...
NIB Executive Director Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy Elected President of ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation Network
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
The National Investment Board (NIB) of Sierra Leone has announced a landmark achievement as its Executive Director, Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, has been elected President of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) Network for the 2025–2026 term....
ECOWAS Bank Approves $100m Funding For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Leadership
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July 4, 2025
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a $100 million facility to support the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, as part of its funding to deepen regional integration and stimulate industrial development...
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...
ECOWAS Bank Approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project
Arise News
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July 4, 2025
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a $100 million facility to support the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, as part of a broader funding package aimed at deepening regional integration and...
ECOWAS Bank okays €174m for investment, $125m for trade boost
National Accord Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has approved €174 million for investments and $125 million for social development to boost trade, strengthen infrastructure, and support social development in the West African region. According to a...
ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar highway
Punch
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July 3, 2025
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has announced approval of $100m in funding for the construction of a 47.7km stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This is a major boost to the Federal Government’s quest to deliver the 700km...
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...
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...
West African Compliance Officers Convene in Lomé for 2nd Grand Meeting, July 8-9
Togo First
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(Togo First) - For the second consecutive year, Lome, Togo's capital, will host West African compliance and anti-money laundering experts on July 8 and 9. The GRCRO, organized by the Togolese Association of Compliance Officers (ATCO), brings...
The Lessons from Kenya and Togo, By Abdul Mahmud
News Diary Online
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July 3, 2025
Last week, the streets of Kenya and Togo boiled over. In Nairobi, young Kenyans marched in protest. They raised their voices against what they described as the theft of their futures by President William Ruto’s administration. The Finance Bill...