“Marguerite Gnakade’s Scathing Critique of Faure Gnassingbé’s 20-Year Rule Sparks Political Shift in Togo”

Analyse Politique : Marguerite Gnakade Critique les 20 Ans de Règne de Faure Gnassingbé au Togo Une voix dissidente au sein du système UNIR Dans un billet publié le 3 mai 2025, Madame Essossimna Marguerite Gnakade, ancienne ministre des armées, a surpris la classe politique togolaise en formulant une critiqueContinue Reading

Togo Unveils New Forestry Reforms to Boost Sustainability and Business Climate

Togo’s Business Climate Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview Starting a Business Togo ranks 15th worldwide and 1st in Africa in the 2020 Doing Business “Starting a Business” index, demonstrating sustained reform momentum. The country continues to implement improvements to streamline business creation processes. Learn more about business startup reforms. Enforcing ContractsContinue Reading

Togo Celebrates 65th Independence Day with Grand Military and Civil Parade in Lomé

Togo Celebrates 65th Independence Anniversary with Grand Military Parade in Lomé Historic Celebration Marks Togo’s Sovereignty Milestone On April 27, 2025, Togo commemorated the 65th anniversary of its independence with a spectacular military and civilian parade at the Place des fêtes in Lomé II. The event marked exactly 65 yearsContinue Reading

Togo and Qatar Deepen Diplomatic Ties with New Youth and Sports Agreement

Togo and Qatar Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Through First Political Consultations Lomé, Togo – The first session of political consultations between Togo and Qatar took place on Wednesday, April 23, marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic relations. The meeting, held in Lomé, follows a 2018 memorandum of understanding signed inContinue Reading

Togo Aims to Raise CFA20 Billion in Upcoming WAEMU Securities Issuance

Togo’s Business Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview Starting a Business Togo ranks 15th worldwide and 1st in Africa in the 2020 Doing Business “Starting a Business” index. The country continues its reform momentum with additional improvements to streamline business creation processes. Learn more Enforcing Contracts After previously ranking low in contractContinue Reading

Togo Invests €11M in School Meal Initiative to Boost Education in Kara and Savanes

Togo’s Business Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview Starting a Business Togo ranks 15th worldwide and 1st in Africa in the 2020 Doing Business ranking for Starting a Business. The country continues its reformative dynamics with additional improvements. (more info) Enforcing Contracts After previously ranking low in contract enforcement, Togo has madeContinue Reading

Trumpocracy Threatens Global Democracy: How Africa’s Fragile Governance Could Suffer

Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalized The Parallel Between Trumpocracy and African Governance Abdulai Mansaray, author Before Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, observers of African democracy noticed striking parallels between his incoming administration and governance patterns on the continent. America, long considered the global standard-bearer forContinue Reading

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Advances Diplomatic Efforts for DRC Peace Process

Faure Gnassingbé Continues Diplomatic Consultations for DRC Peace Togolese President Engages in High-Level Mediation Efforts Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has embarked on a crucial diplomatic mission as part of his African Union-assigned mediation role to address the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative beganContinue Reading