Africa Togo The Togolese government bought back the headquarters of Union Togolaise de Banque and IB Bank to help stabilise these ailing banks, which hold 20% of the assets of Togo's banking sector
Africa Togo Togo's Agricultural Transformation Agency launched a recruitment campaign for 55 new agents, including managers, technicians, engineers and drivers; ATA has supported over 6.000 farmers in its first two years, implementing pilot programmes in 60 cantons
Africa Togo Sokodé, 350 km north of the capital, will host the 2nd edition of the International Horse Festival from 8 to 10 January 2025 to celebrate the rich equestrian tradition of the Tchaoudjo prefecture with almost 500 riders from Togo and neighbouring countries
Africa Togo New measures to improve the safe transport and use of radioactive materials have been announced
Africa Togo The Togolese government has officially set the date for the first senatorial elections in the country's history for 2 February 2025, a crucial step in the creation of the institutions envisaged by the Fifth Republic, according to the new Constitution
Africa Togo The Togolese Electricity Company today launches a satisfaction survey, aimed at assessing the quality of its services and products among its subscribers, that will run for two months covering Greater Lomé and the other five regions of the country
Africa Togo The data collection phase for the fifth national agricultural census begins on 30 November following training sessions for census-takers, scheduled from 27 to 29 November in the respective prefectures
Africa Togo Local actors recently opened a validation workshop in Lomé, organised by the Ministry of the Environment, aimed at bringing the country in line with global standards in terms of biodiversity
Africa Togo The Chamber of Commerce and Industry will support 150 small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation to improve the competitiveness of Togolese companies through digital technology
Africa Togo Cotton production could reach 66.000 tonnes in 2024-2025 marketing year, compared to 67.000 tonnes of previous year; cotton operators gathered in Sokodé to discuss the reasons, including climatic challenges like prolonged drought during the sowing phase
Africa Togo Lomé will host its first children's book fair, the Salon du Livre Jeunesse, from 17 to 19 October 2024, aiming to attract more than 5.000 children's literature enthusiasts, including authors, publishers and professionals
Africa Togo Coumba Dieng Sow has been appointed as the new UN Resident Coordinator for Togo and will work to ensure that national priorities and needs are addressed by aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals
Africa Togo Feasibility studies for several energy-related projects that the country intends to make part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Compact programme have been submitted to expand the electricity grid and increase access