Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Vice President congratulate President of Togo on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai sent similar congratulatory messages to President Gnassingbé and to Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatar, Togo Hold First Round of Political Consultations

On the sidelines of the political consultations, the State of Qatar and the Republic of Togo signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the fields of youth and sports

The first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Togo was held Wednesday in Lome, the capital of Togo. The Qatari side was chaired by HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

President Museveni hosts H.E Faure Gnassingbé, the President of Togo

President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in addressing security challenges and advancing development goals

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted the President of the Republic of Togo, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, at State Lodge, Nakasero. The two leaders held discussions on matters of mutual interest, focusing on regional security and strengthening bilateral ties. President Museveni emphasized the importance of unity among African nations in…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

WHO is working closely with Member States and partners to adapt public health strategies, enhance surveillance, and ensure timely responses to evolving NTDs challenges

African health experts have renewed commitment to accelerate efforts to end Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that continue to affect over a billion people globally, 40% of whom live in the African region. Meeting in Togo from 15 to 17 April 2025 for the NTD Programme Managers meeting, the experts also…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Consultative Workshop on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project

The ECOWAS Commission thanks the Government of Togo for its hospitality and continued support to regional integration

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate, successfully concluded a two-day consultative workshop on the Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project in Lomé, Togo. The workshop was personally closed by H.E. Mrs. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission. The SDI Project is a strategic initiative to harmonise,…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Togo

This visit took place in the context of the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-arrangement that the IMF has been providing to Togo since March 2024

IMF staff conclude visit to Lomé to discuss macroeconomic policies in the context of the second review of the Extended Credit Facility supported program. Togo's growth performance remains robust, and inflation is moderating. The authorities have affirmed their commitment to continue advancing policies aimed at strengthening fiscal revenue, making growth…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Shares the Joy of Ramadan with Orphans in Togo

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Turkish Maarif Foundation’s Togo Representative Office, organized an iftar program to bring the joy of Ramadan to orphaned children in Togo

In Togo, a West African country where a significant portion of the population is Muslim, Ramadan events serve as essential gatherings that foster social solidarity. Orphaned children, in particular, eagerly anticipate these events, as they provide a sense of belonging and joy through shared experiences of unity and support. As…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Togo |

Togo makes progress in the fight against tuberculosis

In Togo, 30 out of every 100 000 people contracted the disease in 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 global report on TB

 In January 2024, Yao*, a 67-year-old farmer living in Agou, about 100 kilometres north-west of Lomé, experienced unusual discomfort that led him to seek medical attention. These included chest pains and unexplained intense fatigue that lasted for a fortnight. Following tests, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). “I was surprised…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Togo advances commitment to integrating demographic dividend-sensitive budgeting into the 2026 budget cycle

This evolving demographic profile presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in the delivery of essential services in education, health, and employment

As part of the implementation of the African Union's Roadmap on «Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth," the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Subregional Office for West Africa (ECA/SRO-WA) is providing technical assistance to support the operationalization of the Budgeting Sensitive to Demographic Dividend (BSDD) approach in Togo. In…