Unity at any cost? Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger jointly leave the International Criminal Court

On 22 September, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, declared it was leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes seven months after their official withdrawal from the Economic Community of...

Thanks to vaccines, the eradication of polio is within reach

In October 2021, the Smithsonian magazine published a sobering article on diphtheria — a disease that terrorized communities until the advent of vaccines. The author reminded us: “Despite all the progress in preventing and treating the disease,...

€59m ocean governance drive launched …to tackle illegal fishing in W.A

A €59 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean governance and addressing the menace of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has been launched in Tema. The programme, known as the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme...

Pesticide Misuse Threatens Togo’s Farm Exports, FAO Warns

Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo exceed international pesticide residue limits. Some products contain banned substances, raising health and trade risks. FAO warns that non-compliance could restrict exports of key crops such...

Miles Robinson headlines list of FCC players called up during October international window

Miles Robinson headlines the list of FC Cincinnati players who will be representing their nations during the October international window. Head coach Pat Noonan said during his press conference Thursday that seven players have been called up for...

Nigerian among US deportees stranded in Togo after ‘secret transfer’ from Ghana

A Nigerian man, who was among West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana, says he has been left stranded in a hotel in Togo. In a Wednesday report, the man, who craved anonymity, said Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred...

BCEAO Launches Instant Payments Platform in Togo with Three Banks

(Togo First) - • BCEAO launched the interoperable Instant Payments Platform (PI-PSI) on September 30, enabling 24/7 secure fund transfers across UEMOA countries. • In Togo, Coris Bank, Ecobank, and Orabank are the first operational banks, with...

Nigerians, others deported by US to Ghana ‘dumped’ in Togo

West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers, and deportees have told AFP. Ghanaian leader John Mahama, earlier this month, disclosed that...

From US detention to a Togo hotel: Nigerian deportee says he’s been abandoned

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has told the BBC that he is now stranded in a hotel in Lomé, Togo, after Ghanaian immigration officers allegedly smuggled him and five others across the border. He was among a group of 14 deportees...

Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Cape Verde and Malawi are set to make their first appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) after securing their place at next year's tournament alongside reigning champions Nigeria. In the lead up to their second round tie against...

Nigerian deported from US alleges Ghana dumped him, others in Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has claimed that he and five other West African nationals were secretly transferred from Ghana to Togo, where they now remain stranded. The man, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, according...

Nigerian US deportee accuses Ghana of 'dumping' him, five others in Togo

One of the many African deportees from the United States who were received by Ghana to be sent back to their home countries has claimed that they have been abandoned in Togo. According to a report by the BBC on October 1, 2025, the US deportee,...

Kidnapped Edo Lawyer, Sister Regain Freedom

Peace Onyesom, a lawyer recently called to the bar, and her sister, Gift Onyesom, who were kidnapped on Friday along the Okene-Auchi road, have been released. The victims’ brother, Godspower Onyesom, confirmed their release to PUNCH Metro in a...

UK government signals climbdown on Islamophobia rule

The British government has been urged to be “bold and brave” in outlawing Islamophobia after it signalled that it would back down on the proposal. With almost two out of five religious hate crimes committed against Muslims in Britain there has...

Nigerian Man Deported From US Cries Out, Says Ghanaian Authorities Secretly ‘Dumped’ Him, Others In Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has raised the alarm after alleging that Ghanaian immigration officials forcibly moved him and five others across the border and abandoned them in Togo. According to a BBC report on Wednesday, the...

FGBMFI Ghana to host first-ever international convention in October

The Ghana branch of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) will in October 2025 host a landmark convention that blends spiritual renewal with business networking. The 2025 National Convention, scheduled for October 9 to...

Faith, floods, and a miracle: Rodriguezes return from Togo

GRANGEVILLE — Joe and Kitty Rodriguez, longtime residents of Grangeville, returned in July to their large family, their house, and many friends after two years in Lomé, Togo. Devotion to their faith led the Rodriguezes to go to Togo as a Senior...

PMI Togo Pushes for Results-Oriented Project Management

(Togo First) - • PMI Togo held its annual conference on Sept. 27, stressing governance, planning, and accountability to address high project failure rates. • PMI leaders urged adoption of modern tools, training, and AI-driven practices to build...

Kofi Adams inaugurates LOC for 2026 CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship set to be hosted by Ghana from March 1–8, 2026. The event, expected to feature over...

Regional Workshop for the Validation of Strategic Tools of the RIWE-Mono Project: Toward Inclusive and Sustainable Transboundary Governance

The project is implemented by IUCN and executed by the Mono Basin Authority (MBA), the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS), and the Global Water Partnership West Africa (GWP-WA). It aims to strengthen cooperation between Benin and Togo for the...