Togo News

Togo clean bowled!
Finest moment
The 54th minute when Zebras' bustling striker, Jerome Ramatlhakwana ran past a static Togo defence to lob the ball over the goalkeeper for the winner. www.mmegi.bw | 9/8/10 4:20 PM
Togo's to hold 4th population census in November

Togo's fourth general population census will take place on Nov. 6-19, the West African country's National Statistics Bureau announced on Monday.

www.topix.net | 9/7/10 3:52 PM
Zebras' Fairytale Continues
Botswana (1) 2 (Joel Mogorosi 6min, Jerome Ramatlhakwana 54min)
Togo (1) 1 (Serge Gakpe 45min) www.mmegi.bw | 9/6/10 4:21 PM
Culture

Miss Gertrude Armande Akumah, a 19-year-old, third-year Mana gement student, was Saturday night crowned Miss Togo 2010 at a magnificent grand finale in Lome, the capital of Togo.

www.topix.net | 9/6/10 3:51 AM
Botswana/Togo: Zebras Beat Togo
The Zebras of Botswana consolidated their leadership of Group K and inched closer to a first-ever Africa Cup of Nations finals appearance with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Togo at home on Saturday. allafrica.com | 9/5/10 12:49 PM
Culture

Miss Gertrude Armande Akumah, a 19-year-old, third-year Mana gement student, was Saturday night crowned Miss Togo 2010 at a magnificent grand finale in Lome, the capital of Togo.

www.topix.net | 9/5/10 3:41 AM
Africa: Rwandan Referees to Handle Botswana Vs Togo CAN Qualifier
THE Confederation of African Cup has named three Rwandan referees to handle Group K Africa Nations Cup qualifier between Botswana and Togo due in Windhoek on Saturday. allafrica.com | 9/3/10 9:12 AM
Togo opposition leader claims police brutality

Togo's opposition leader claims police tried to stop him from leading protesters through a police blockade in their attempt to protest the alleged rigging of this year's presidential election.

www.topix.net | 9/2/10 8:39 PM
Togo: President Files More Defamation Suits
Togo's President, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on August 30, 2010 filed three more defamation suits against two privately-owned newspapers. allafrica.com | 9/1/10 12:23 PM
Culture

Miss Gertrude Armande Akumah, a 19-year-old, third-year Mana gement student, was Saturday night crowned Miss Togo 2010 at a magnificent grand finale in Lome, the capital of Togo.

www.topix.net | 8/28/10 1:55 AM
Cameraman beaten by Togo police
Togolese police have assaulted photojournalist Didier Ledoux, according to a statement by Reporters Without Borders. vne-resource.iol.co.za | 8/26/10 10:17 AM
Culture

Miss Gertrude Armande Akumah, a 19-year-old, third-year Mana gement student, was Saturday night crowned Miss Togo 2010 at a magnificent grand finale in Lome, the capital of Togo.

www.topix.net | 8/25/10 1:47 AM
Togo: President Gnassingbé Sues Newspaper Over Defamation
The Lomé Magistrate Court will on August 25, 2010 hear a suit brought by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé against privately-owned weekly L'Indépendant Express, over articles the newspaper published recently that the President deems insulting and defamatory. allafrica.com | 8/23/10 11:01 AM
Akumah Armande Gertrude crowned as 2010 Miss Togo
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&$  Nineteen-year-old college student Akumah Armande Gertrude (C) smiles after winning 2010 Miss Togo beauty contest in Lome, Togo, Aug. 21, 2010. (Xinhua/Li Benzhong)&$

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Culture

Libya will host a two-day African-Arab cultural conferen ce devoted to the role of the intellectual in the consolidation of identity and t he achievement of African-Arab cultural interaction from 24 October.

www.topix.net | 8/22/10 1:18 AM
Chinese FM pledges further ties with Togo
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met Friday with Togo President Faure Gnassingbe in Shanghai and vowed to bolster trade and economic cooperation with the west African state. Yang appreciated Togo's adherence to the one-China policy, saying China would work with Togo to strengthen political mutual trust, enhance coordination on international affairs and support each other on issues concerning their core interests. China would also step up cooperation with African countries under the fra ... english.people.com.cn | 8/20/10 11:25 AM
TOGO: Manya Andrews, "The condoms had the thickness and sensitivity of a tyre"
JOHANNESBURG, 19 August 2010 (IRIN) - Manya Andrews is a health communications consultant and former head of the international reproductive health organization, Populations Services International, in Togo. At a recent conference on HIV and couples, she spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about how she and her team had to rethink what they knew about sex to kick-start Togo's male condom distribution campaign. www.IRINnews.org | 8/19/10 11:46 PM
Togo: Manya Andrews, "The Condoms Had the Thickness And Sensitivity of a Tyre"
Manya Andrews is a health communications consultant and former head of the international reproductive health organization, Populations Services International, in Togo. At a recent conference on HIV and couples, she spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about how she and her team had to rethink what they knew about sex to kick-start Togo's male condom distribution campaign. allafrica.com | 8/19/10 4:44 PM
Togo: Manya Andrews, "The Condoms Had the Thickness And Sensitivity of a Tyre"
Manya Andrews is a health communications consultant and former head of the international reproductive health organization, Populations Services International, in Togo. At a recent conference on HIV and couples, she spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about how she and her team had to rethink what they knew about sex to kick-start Togo's male condom distribution campaign. allafrica.com | 8/19/10 4:44 PM
TOGO: Manya Andrews, "The condoms had the thickness and sensitivity of a tyre"
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, August 19, 2010 (IRIN) - Manya Andrews is a health communications consultant and former head of the international reproductive health organization, Populations Services International, in Togo. At a recent conference on HIV and couples, she spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about how she and her team had to rethink what they knew about sex to kick-start Togo's male condom distribution campaign. www.irinnews.org | 8/19/10 2:59 PM
TOGO: Manya Andrews, "The condoms had the thickness and sensitivity of a tyre"
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, August 19, 2010 (IRIN) - Manya Andrews is a health communications consultant and former head of the international reproductive health organization, Populations Services International, in Togo. At a recent conference on HIV and couples, she spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about how she and her team had to rethink what they knew about sex to kick-start Togo's male condom distribution campaign. www.irinnews.org | 8/19/10 2:59 PM
Togo faults video journalist over French colonel scandal
Togo on Thursday faulted a journalist who filmed a French military officer threatening a photographer in the West African nation, saying he should have considered the trouble the... feedproxy.google.com | 8/19/10 6:18 AM
National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo celebrated (5)
&$ &$ Togolese performers perform at the ceremony celebrating the National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, east China, Aug.20, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)&$ 【1】 【2】 english.people.com.cn | 8/19/10 2:19 AM
National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo celebrated (4)
&$ &$ Togolese performers perform at the ceremony celebrating the National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, east China, Aug.20, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Ying) &$ 【1】 【2】 english.people.com.cn | 8/19/10 2:04 AM
National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo celebrated (2)
&$ &$ Togolese performers perform at the ceremony celebrating the National Pavilion Day for the Republic of Togo at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, east China, Aug.20, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Ying) &$ 【1】 【2】 english.people.com.cn | 8/19/10 1:34 AM
BFA target National Stadium for Togo tie
The Zebras are set for a return to the ceremonial home of local football, the National Stadium, if the request of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to stage the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo is approved. The Zebras, who lead Group K, host Togo between September 3 and 5. www.mmegi.bw | 8/18/10 4:23 PM
French officer proves 'allergic' to photos in Togo

Agbedivlo, better known as "Didier Ledoux," was verbally abused by a military officer from France as he covered a political demonstration in the capital, Lome .

www.topix.net | 8/18/10 2:16 AM
Africa: International Journalists Condemn Intimidation

The International Federation of Journalists denounced today the frequent threats and intimidations against the journalists in Togo.

www.topix.net | 8/16/10 10:15 AM
Africa: International Journalists Condemn Intimidation

The International Federation of Journalists denounced today the frequent threats and intimidations against the journalists in Togo.

www.topix.net | 8/16/10 10:15 AM
Africa: International Journalists Condemn Intimidation
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) denounced today the frequent threats and intimidations against the journalists in Togo. allafrica.com | 8/16/10 8:43 AM
Africa: International Journalists Condemn Intimidation
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) denounced today the frequent threats and intimidations against the journalists in Togo. allafrica.com | 8/16/10 8:43 AM
Gilchrist Olympio Reelected as Head of Opposing Party Faction
One faction of Togo's former opposition party, Union of Forces of Change, has reelected Gilchrist Olympio as its leader during a congress in Lomé. The party split after Olympio joined the government. allafrica.com | 8/13/10 9:06 PM
Togo's biggest opposition divides in pro, anti- government camps

Togo's biggest opposition, the United Forces for Change , has witnessed a division between a pro- government camp and a movement against.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 5:02 PM
Togo's biggest opposition divides in pro, anti- government camps

Togo's biggest opposition, the United Forces for Change , has witnessed a division between a pro- government camp and a movement against.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 5:02 PM
Cameroon cholera: Toll hits 170

The death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in northern Cameroon in 10 years has risen to 170 with dozens more people infected this week, the health ministry said on Thursday.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 12:48 PM
Togo/Nigeria: Togo - Adebayour Gives Conditions
Emmanuel Adebayor could play for Togo again if the country's football bosses meet certain conditions. allafrica.com | 8/13/10 10:04 AM
Togo/Nigeria: Togo - Adebayour Gives Conditions
Emmanuel Adebayor could play for Togo again if the country's football bosses meet certain conditions. allafrica.com | 8/13/10 10:04 AM
France condemns officer in Togo

French officials have condemned a senior soldier who was filmed threatening a Togolese journalist.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 4:22 AM
France condemns officer in Togo

French officials have condemned a senior soldier who was filmed threatening a Togolese journalist.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 4:22 AM
French Officer Apologises to Togo Journalist After Video Outrage
A video of a French army officer threatening a local journalist in Togo has led to accusations that colonial attitudes are not dead yet. Lieutenant-Colonel Romuald Létondot has been forced to apologise after being caught on camera intimidating photographer Didier Ledoux at a demonstration in Lomé on Tuesday. allafrica.com | 8/12/10 2:11 PM
TOGO: Video shows French officer threatening journalist at opposition rally
A French military guard is seen threatening and intimidating a journalist in Togo’s capital Lome in a video posted on YouTube. www.france24.com | 8/11/10 8:42 PM
Main Opposition Party UFG Faction Hooligans, Says Minister
A Togolese minister has called opposition members "hooligans" and defended the government's decision to send in steel-helmeted anti-riot gendarmes to prevent a meeting of a faction of Togo's main opposition party, the Union of Forces for Change (UFC) on Tuesday. allafrica.com | 8/11/10 4:57 PM
State of The Media - 2009
Togo is a small country of 36,500 square kilometres in West Africa with a population of about 6 million inhabitants. It is bordered to the north by Burkina Faso, to the west by Ghana, to the east by Benin and in the south by the Atlantic Ocean. Independent from April 27, 1960, after German, English then French colonisation, its political life was marked by the assassination, on January 13, 1963, of the first elected president, the "Father of Independence", Sylvanus Olympio, by a group of soldiers led by Gnassingbé Eyadéma. allafrica.com | 8/11/10 11:59 AM
Libya, Togo sign agreement to consolidate cooperation

The secretary of the Libyan general people's committee, Dr Baghdadi Mahmoudi and the Togolese Prime minister, Gilbert Houngbo, signed the agreement after Libyan - Togolese talks in the Libyan capital.

www.topix.net | 8/11/10 2:42 AM
Togo police fire tear gas to disperse opposition members

Police in Togo fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse members of an opposition faction attempting to hold a congress in the capital, with organisers saying several people were wounded.

www.topix.net | 8/10/10 9:32 PM
Adebayor ponders Togo return
Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he could return to the national team on certain conditions. news.bbc.co.uk | 8/10/10 10:36 AM
Togo's opposition splits over cabinet posts
Two factions in Togo's main opposition party, the Union of Forces for Change (UFC), on Monday both announced that they would be holding an extraordinary congress this week. vne-resource.iol.co.za | 8/9/10 11:08 PM
Togo's opposition splits over cabinet posts

Lagos - Two factions in Togo's main opposition party, the Union of Forces for Change , on Monday both announced that they would be holding an extraordinary congress this week.

www.topix.net | 8/9/10 6:49 PM
Togo's opposition splits over cabinet posts

Lagos - Two factions in Togo's main opposition party, the Union of Forces for Change , on Monday both announced that they would be holding an extraordinary congress this week.

www.topix.net | 8/9/10 6:49 PM
AFRICA: Adaptation strategy hit parade
JOHANNESBURG Monday, August 09, 2010 (IRIN) - Crops that mature faster and are tolerant of more frequent and intense droughts top the list of how most countries adapt their food production to climate change, says a new paper. www.irinnews.org | 8/9/10 10:39 AM

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