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Is Samuel Asamoah Paralysed? High Risk Diagnosis Confirms Nerve Damage That Could End His Mobility Forever

Togolese star Samuel Asamoah faces 'high risk of paraplegia' after a pitch accident. His severe neck fractures spark urgent calls for global pitch-side safety reforms.

International Business Times UK

‘We all need someone’: the hairdressers tackling stigma of mental health issues in west Africa

In Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Togo, where therapy services are almost absent, some stylists are being trained to listen, comfort and guide

The Guardian - UK

Ghana accused of dumping West African migrants deported from US in Togo

West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have been transferred to neighbouring Togo by force, according to their lawyers, who are pursuing lawsuits in US, Ghanaian and regional courts alleging violations of fundamental human rights.

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Ghana Deports At Least Six West Africans Expelled By US To Togo

Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday.

International Business Times

TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa

In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it.

The Conversation

Togo Tight-lipped As Burkina Jihadists Infiltrate North

Jihadists from Burkina Faso have stepped up their assaults on northern Togo since the beginning of the year, with the Togolese government tight-lipped on their covert infiltration.

International Business Times

‘Well, no, you don’t have to have children’: what African women over the age of 60 have learned about life

Women across west Africa have a life expectancy of 59. In a rare project, Sylvia Arthur set out to give voice to those who have lived beyond expectation, whose experiences have been largely overlooked

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Togo’s ‘Nana-Benz’: how cheap Chinese imports of African fabrics have hurt the famous women traders

The manufacturing of African print textiles has shifted to China in the 21st century. While they are widely consumed in African countries – and symbolic of the continent – the rise of “made in China” has undermined the African women traders who have long shaped the retail and distribution of…

The Conversation

Low turnout in Togo municipal elections seen as test for the country's president

Togolese voters have voted in municipal elections, seen as a test for the country's leader Faure Gnassingbé, who has faced rare and deadly protests after a recent constitutional reform that could effectively keep him in power indefinitely

The Independent UK

Hibs break transfer record to sign Togo international forward Thibault Klidje

Hibernian have broken their own transfer record to sign Thibault Klidje from FC Luzern of Switzerland.

The National (Scotland)

'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests

A 15-year-old boy is one of several people who died during mass protests against constitutional changes that many fear will cement the Togo president's grip on power

The Independent UK

Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?

Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe’s extended rule.

Al Jazeera

Togo Groups Say Recent Protests Left 7 Dead

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.

International Business Times

Togo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation

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 demand his resignation.

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Togo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months

Togo late Monday announced it was suspending French public broadcasters RFI and France 24 for three months, for an alleged lack of impartiality in their reporting.

The Conversation

Togo’s citizens want to leave Ecowas – new survey suggests why

A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government’s handling of the terrorist threat in the northern region and of the Alliance of Sahel States – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The survey was carried out by Afrobarometer, an independent, pan-African research network, in partnership with the…

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African cotton producers rally against climate shocks and low prices

Cotton is a lifeline for Africa – bringing in foreign currency and providing jobs for millions of people. But 20 years after the African Cotton Producers’ Association was founded, growers say the industry is under threat and needs urgent change.

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Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas Wednesday, severing ties after years of strained relations that have reshaped trade routes in the Sahel.

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Restore, destroy or leave to rot? Battle lines drawn over west Africa’s architectural heritage

Uncompleted or abandoned buildings are a regular feature of the landscape. Now calls for restorations are increasing

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‘Architecture Encounters’ traces period-defining built environment stories in Togo and West Africa

‘Architecture Encounters’ (Les Rencontres Architecturales de Lomé) in Togo celebrates and explores West Africa’s rich heritage through the prism of conservation and transformation, kicking off with two days of talks, workshops, exhibitions and tours at Palais de Lomé

Benzinga

NANO Nuclear (NNE) Expands in Africa With Togo Deal: What's Going On?

Nano Nuclear Energy shares are trading lower by 2% during Thursday's session. The company earlier announced it signed a MOU with the Togolese Republic.

Metal Hammer

"Africa is the future of metal." Meet Arka’n Asrafokor, Togo's first heavy metal band

Arka’n Asrafokor have had to travel 24 hours by bus just to be able to play gigs. Now, they're starting to get the recognition they deserve

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Nonprofit SHE Empowers Girls Through Education In Togo

Discover how Style Her Empowered (SHE) empowers girls in Togo through education, removing barriers and fostering success. Join the movement for girl power!

Metal Hammer

"An ambitious blend of groove, death and nu metal elements, with frenzied Afrobeat polyrhythms." Dzikkuh proves Togo's Arka'n Asrafokor are the band every metalhead should know in 2024

Cited as "Togo's only metal band", Arka'n Asrafokor set their sights on global recognition with ambitious second album

The Conversation

Africa’s freeports should boost trade and foreign exchange earnings – but evidence is thin

The concept of a freeport – an area where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply – has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free zones. West Africa has 29 free zones, spanning 11…

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