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

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 severely. …

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

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 capital …

Togo’s Kara University Hospital Rehab 35% Complete After One Year

(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 different …

Togo’s political crisis risks spilling over into West Africa – Security Analyst warns

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 …

At least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo

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 that …

Women are committed to community development in Togo despite the patriarchal customs

Female community health workers during a training session in Dankpen Prefecture, located in the Kara region of northern Togo. Photo by Émile Bobozi. Used with permission. By Emile Bobozi In Togo’s rural communities, women bear much of the family …

Togo Protests Leave Seven Dead, Say Civic Groups

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 accused …

World AFP 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. Campaigning groups and rights organisations denounced " …

Togo's Gendarmerie has so far only reported two deaths, from drowning

Togo's Gendarmerie has so far only reported two deaths, from drowning

Barron, WI (54812) Today Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 61F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered …