Tag: Togo

Deported from the US to Ghana then ‘dumped’ at the border: Nigerian man speaks out

A Nigerian man deported from the US to Ghana has told the…

Thomas Naadi Thomas Naadi

Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight

At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as…

Thomas Naadi Thomas Naadi

Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule

A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo's government, Marguerite Gnakadé,…

Basillioh Rukanga & Blame Ekoue Basillioh Rukanga & Blame Ekoue

Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family’s grip on power

A new constitution that has allowed Togo's long-time head of state Faure…

Paul Melly Paul Melly

Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say

Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during…

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life

The Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been sworn in as "President of…

Togo national football team attack survivors remember machine gun ambush

On 8 January 2010, the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola was…

Matthew Kenyon, BBC Matthew Kenyon, BBC

Benjamin Boukpeti: The kayaker who brought home Togo’s first ever Olympic medal

The day will forever be remembered in Togo’s sporting history. On the…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh

The African Eskimo: A Togolese boy’s remarkable odyssey to the Arctic

Tété-Michel Kpomassie, grew up in West Africa but he was obsessed with…

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