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A fire broke out in Kara's new market last Saturday. So far, its cause is unknown according to local authorities.
Initial reports state that the fire destroyed several buildings and facilities, devouring goods and equipment.
This is not the first time a fire is breaking out in one of Togo's markets. In 2013, on the night of January 9 to 10, an arson swept away the old market....
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved its 2021-2026 strategy for Togo last week, on Dec 17th precisely. The Abidjan-based Bank greenlit the document during its General Assembly.
The new framework, which should support Togo's government roadmap, focuses on two key areas: developing inclusive growth poles and social inclusion policies, and strengthening financial and sectoral...
A quarter of new coronavirus cases recorded in Togo are omicron cases. The information was disclosed on Wednesday by the National Team in charge of Coordinating the Response against the virus (CNGR).
"The Omicron variant is here, and sequencing has shown that it represents 25% of cases, it is more contagious than the old Delta variant. We have gone from 2.5% positivity (number of positive...
The French Embassy launched this week a call for applications for scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023. The scholarships to study in France, granted through the Service de Coopération et d'Action Culturelle (SCAC), are intended for "the best Togolese students" wishing to pursue a Master's degree or a Doctorate in a sandwich course, according to the call for applications.
To be eligible...
Togolese officials presented the various opportunities for investment their country has to offer last Sunday at the Expo Dubai 2020.
Rose Midevor, Togo’s minister for the promotion of investment, was among these officials. She notably talked about Togo’s business climate which is “constantly improving.”
"Improving the business climate is a top priority for the State. The business...
A majority of Togolese citizens believe that Nigeria plays a more positive role than the ECOWAS and the African Union (AU) in Africa. This is according to a recent survey by Afrobaromètre. Conducted over Jan 2020-Jan 2021, the study’s results were released on December 17. It covered a sample population of 1,200 adults.
"On the African continent, ECOWAS (52%) and the sub-regional superpower...
Bolloré Group will sell its transport and logistics unit in Africa to MSC by the end of March 2022. The French and Italian-Swiss groups reached a first agreement on the firm’s value. "The Bolloré Group has granted exclusivity to the MSC Group until March 31, 2022, so that the latter can, at the end of an additional audit phase and contractual negotiations, give it, if necessary, a promise to...
In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), Togo’s road corridor is the second-best performing. This is according to the 2020 report of Observatoire des pratiques anormales (OPA) released last Thursday in Lomé.
The document was published during a workshop organized by the National Committee for Facilitation (CNF), under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Road, Air, and Rail...
To fight illegal, unreported, and unregistered fishing (IUU) fishing, Benin and Togo surveyed their respective waters last week. The three-day operation closed on Tuesday and led to the interception of a vessel and four pirogues which were diverted to the Port of Lomé.
The move is part of the PESCAO project, which is backed by Norway. PESCAO aims to help improve fishing governance in West...
Last Tuesday, the Ministry of Transport launched the pilot project for road security PPRSR in Kpalimé. Through the project, the ministry intends to boost road security by organizing driving license examinations for over 7,000 two and three-wheeler drivers nationwide. It will also raise users’ awareness about traffic regulations and the consequence of some of the driving...
Last Wednesday, Togolese authorities unveiled a digital platform to facilitate and improve the management of health passes.
The mobile platform baptized PassCovid19TG allows residents to have documents like Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates, proof of Covid-19 recovery, and PCR test results in their phones everywhere.
To input his/her data into the app, the user will just scan...
The Togolese Employers’ Council (CNP-Togo) recommends the creation of a CFA50 billion financing fund to revive SMEs and SMIs. According to the recommendation which was made in a study on how Covid-induced health measures impacted businesses in the country, the fund would mainly target businesses that were greatly affected by the pandemic.
In detail, beneficiaries will get 3-6 year loans...
Yesterday, the Togolese Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Abroad held its annual Excellence Awards. Launched in 2014 by Minister Robert Dussey, the event celebrates the ministry's most excellent staff members.
This year, Ibrahim Amadou, Afi Délali Atoko, and Joseph Awoussou won respectively the Award for Excellence, Best Secretary Award, and Best Staff...
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) raised over $2.5 million (around CFA1.4 billion) from its partners to fund 29 projects in Togo.
“Despite the constraints related to the pandemic, the year 2021 was marked by a 100% implementation rate of Core resources ($6,251,894) and the mobilization of more than $2.5 million from partners to implement 29 projects and...
The High Committee in charge of the Agenda for the Decade of African Roots and the African Diaspora held its third meeting last Monday. On this occasion, all 14 member countries of the initiative adopted the agenda covering the projects that will be implemented in the first years of the decade.
According to the plan, in the first year of the decade, a museum dedicated to African memories will be...
Effective January 1, 2022, new parents will be able to get their children’s birth certificates for free. The news was confirmed yesterday by the Togolese Council of Ministers.
“The council examined a (last) bill establishing the free issue of birth certificates in Togo,” a report from the council reads. This measure, the document adds, “aims to ensure the systematic registration of...