2008-08-14
Ghana, Togo, Benin Parley Over Bird Flu
Ghana's Veterinary Services Directorate, alarmed at the resurgence of avian influenza (bird flu) in Nigeria, is seeking a meeting with its eastern neighbours, Togo and Benin Republic to discuss common measures to prevent it from spreading to their countries.2008-08-15
Adebayor Rescues Ghanaians in Togo
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has dispatched food and medicine worth US$100,000 to Ghanaian populated towns in Togo ravaged by last week's floods. 2008-08-13
Nation Wins First Olympic Medal
Benjamin Boukpeti earned a bronze medal for Togo in the men's kayak slalom, the first ever Olympic win for the West African nation. 2008-08-09
Floods Worsen High Cost of Living
Recent flooding in Togo caused the collapse of over 10 bridges connecting the capital of Lomé to the north of the country. The consequences have been increased transportation costs and a steady climb in the price of consumer products. 2008-08-07
Communauté Electrique Du Bénin Issues Tender to Operate Fibre Network Over Its Transmission Pylons in Benin And Togo
Last week the international power utility CEB issued a tender that will allow an external company to operate a fibre network over its transmission pylons in both Benin and Togo. This will do three key things: extend the amount of fibre network available in both countries, potentially connect both countries to their neighbours by more than one route and may help lower national backbone prices in both countries. 2008-08-07
Human Rights Outlook is Improving, Say Experts
The prospects for protecting and promoting human rights in Togo are improving, but defenders of rights still face serious obstacles to carrying out their work, experts with the United Nations and African Union (AU) have said after visiting the West African country. 2008-08-06
Thousands Displaced From Flooding, Experts Brace for More
Weeks of rains in Togo have forced thousands of people from their homes into temporary government-run centres set up throughout the capital, Lome. 2008-08-05
Unicef Backs Initiative to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with the Togolese Government to back community support groups and local initiatives to promote exclusive maternal breastfeeding in a country where other traditional practices are often more welcome. 2008-08-04
Ecowas Team to Assess Flood Damage in Togo
ECOWAS is sending its emergency response team to Togo to evaluate the damage caused by devastating floods that have displaced many people and washed away roads and bridges. |
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