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Togo Halts French News Outlets Amid Claims of Partial Reporting

In a surprising turn of events, the Togolese government has decided to suspend the operations of Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. They assert that these networks have engaged in "inaccurate and biased" reporting, a claim that, according to officials, threatens to tarnish the country’s reputation on the global stage. “Freedom of the press cannot be synonymous with disinformation or interference,” stated a representative from the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication, a phrase that resonates deeply in…

French Media Outlets RFI and France 24 Halted in Togo Amid Unrest

On a recent Monday, Togo's media regulator announced a significant decision: the suspension of two prominent French broadcasters, Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24, for a three-month duration. The authorities accused these outlets of disseminating "inaccurate" and "tendentious" content, claiming such information could potentially undermine national stability. This action raises numerous questions about the interplay between media freedom and governmental control, particularly in regions still grappling with…

Togo President’s New Role Raises Concerns Over Lifetime Rule, Opposition Decries Coup

In a significant development, Togo's President, Faure Gnassingbé, has been appointed to the newly created post of President of the Council of Ministers. This pivotal role, which notably comes with no defined term limits, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, labeling the appointment a "constitutional coup." Many question whether this move might enable Gnassingbé to maintain his grip on power indefinitely. The responsibilities of the President of the Council of Ministers are substantial. According to…

Amnesty calls on the authorities to lift restrictions on

On the one hand, the Togolese authorities have recently acknowledged in recent days that there are no Covid-19 patients in treatment centers. So we can see that the situation is improving significantly. And on the other hand, some bans have been lifted and some measures have been eased. This is the case with the reopening of places of worship, the resumption of sports activities. So today, this ban on gatherings of a social or political nature is no longer justified. What is also pointed out is…

Togo: mixed reactions following the announcement of free access

The Togolese state will cover tuition fees for all students in public colleges and high schools for the academic year 2021-22. A measure announced this weekend by the government that surprised parents of students ahead of the evening of the school year, which was planned for September. A decision is welcomed in different ways. .

in Togo, the outrage of journalists after

Togolese press executives are outraged that several Togolese journalists are targeting espionage using Pegasus software. More than 300 Togolese numbers appear in the list of potential targets for Israeli spy program, Pegasus, according tosurvey conducted by Amnesty International and several media outletsfrom the Forbidden…

In the spotlight: smiles and hugs in the Ivory Coast

That's all! "The long-awaited meeting with the Ivorians has just taken place," he tells usInfodrome. "After ten years of enmity a historic meeting "," Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo go hand in hand at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan ", we read on the website. And we also see, because the pictures of the two men are obviously everywhere."A fantastic moment" for L'Intelligent d'Abidjan. "Ouattara and Gbagbo are all…

Claire Ayivon, Togo’s flag bearer

Claire Ayivon, 25, will represent Togo at the Tokyo Olympics in rowing in the women's 2 km singles event. Invited to the Rio Olympics 2016, she fought to capture her qualifier for this edition. In the Japanese capital, she will be the flag bearer of the Togolese delegation. Portrait of an athlete representing the best medal chances in his country.…

Togo requires a vaccination card at its borders

After introducing the vaccination passport a few weeks ago for all those who have been fully vaccinated, the Togolese government will require it at its borders and this, for all countries that have adopted it. as reported from Lomé, Peter Sassou DogbéThe note is dated July 22 and bears the signature of the Secretary - General of…

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