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Did security forces use excessive force in Togo protests?
ImpACT International
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At least seven people were killed and dozens injured during anti-government protests in Lomé, Togo, in late June 2025. Human rights activists and civil society groups have accused security forces of using excessive and disproportionate force to...
President of EBID urges graduates to champion problem-solving innovation for Africa’s growth
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
The Chancellor of the Nobel International Business University (NiBS), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has urged graduates to champion innovation and advance policies that not only address Africa’s most pressing challenges but also safeguard the...
Seven Killed In Togo Protests As Activists Condemn Security Forces’ ‘Shocking Violence’
StratNews Global
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June 30, 2025
Home Africa Seven Killed In Togo Protests As Activists Condemn Security Forces’ ‘Shocking Violence’ In a joint statement, 12 Togolese civil society and human rights groups accused security forces of arbitrary arrests, beatings with batons and...
Seven killed in Togo as Anti-Government protests turn violent
Switch TV
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June 30, 2025
Lome – At least seven people were killed in Togo over the weekend following a violent crackdown on anti-government protests that swept through the capital, Lomé. Civic rights groups confirmed the deaths and accused security forces of using...
Volta group condemns human rights abuses in Togo following protests
GhanaWeb
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June 30, 2025
A youth group calling itself the Volta Youth Network has strongly condemned the unfolding events in Togo, where authorities are violently suppressing protesters. The group accused the Faure Gnassingbé-led government of violating the fundamental...
Togo’s political crisis risks spilling over into West Africa – Security Analyst warns
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
Since August, Togo's opposition has organised regular protests against demanding the departure of embattled President Faure Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled this west African nation for five decades. By MATTEO FRASCHINI KOFFI (AFP/File) Togo’s...
Togo unrest: ‘We can’t speak anymore,’ says resident
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
By Belinda Nketia A chilling firsthand account of political unrest in Togo was shared this morning on the GTV Breakfast Show, hosted by veteran broadcaster Kafui Dey on 30th June 2025. The interviewee, who is a resident in Togo and pseudonymously...
Security Forces Crackdown on Togolese Protesters
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Many people have taken to the streets of the Togolese capital of Lome to protest against Faure Gnassingbe’s dictatorship. Gnassingbe’s government responded with a major crackdown and clashes with activists. Between June 26 – 28, civil...
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...
Facts about the Gnassingbé family; All you need to know about the family that has been ruling Togo for over 55 years
Zambian Observer
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June 30, 2025
The Gnassingbé family has been a dominant force in Togolese politics for nearly six decades, shaping the West African nation’s trajectory since 1967. The dynasty began with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, a former military sergeant who seized power in a coup...
Sese Ntem Named President of Rotary Club of Montecito
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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June 30, 2025
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Credit: CourtesyMONTECITO, California – Sese Ntem, a community leader with over a decade of service experience and a global outlook, will take the helm as president of the...
Youth of Togo are saying enough is enough. Here is why the youth of Togo are protesting against the 58-year dynasty of the Gnassingbé family
Zambian Observer
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June 30, 2025
The Gnassingbé family has ruled Togo since 1967, with Faure Gnassingbé taking over in 2005 after his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma. This long-term dynastic rule has frustrated many, especially the youth, who make up about 60% of the population under...
Seven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say
WTVB - Michigan
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LOME (Reuters) -Seven people were killed during anti-government protests in Togo last week, said human rights activists, who accused security forces of using “shocking violence” against protesters. The protests calling for the resignation of...
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
BBC
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Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters who are calling for Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbé, to step down and release political prisoners. Seven bodies were recovered from rivers in the...
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters who are calling for Togo’s leader, Faure Gnassingbé, to step down and release political prisoners. Reports say dozens more people were injured, some...
Ukrainian military captured two Cameroonians who fought on the side of the Russian Federation. Foreigners gave interviews
Babel
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Ukrainian military in the Siverskyi direction captured two Cameroonian citizens who fought on the side of the Russian Federation. The prisoners — Metugena Unana Jean Pafe and Anatole Frank — gave interviews. The Africans were captured in the...
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...
At least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo
Africanews
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June 30, 2025
At least seven people have been killed and many more injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to preliminary figures provided by civic groups on Sunday. The protests were over recent constitutional reforms...
West African governments must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA
Ghana Business News
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June 30, 2025
Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto – CEO – GTA Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border...
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...