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Tuesday 20 October, 2020
Togo: Upcoming academic year to resume in two stages
Education

Togo: Upcoming academic year to resume in two stages

In Togo, the 2020-2021 academic year will resume in two stages. The first - the administrative and pedagogic resumption - will…
Monday 19 October, 2020
FAO launches an exhibition hall in Lomé to promote made-in-Togo agricultural products
Agriculture

FAO launches an exhibition hall in Lomé to promote made-in-Togo agricultural products

On the world food day, the FAO inaugurated an exhibition hall in Lomé to display fresh agricultural products. Located near the…
Monday 19 October, 2020
The Prime Minister meets IMF’s resident representative over new development roadmap
Public Management

The Prime Minister meets IMF’s resident representative over new development roadmap

Last Friday, Togolese PM, Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé met with the IMF's resident representative, Sampawendé Jules Tapsoba. The two discussed the government's…
Friday 16 October, 2020
World Bank approves $12bln funding to allow developing nations to secure Covid-19 vaccines
Health

World Bank approves $12bln funding to allow developing nations to secure Covid-19 vaccines

Last Tuesday, the World Bank approved a $12 billion aid plan to enable developing countries to purchase and distribute potential COVID-19…
Thursday 15 October, 2020
Ministers sign performance commitment contract
Economic governance

Ministers sign performance commitment contract

Instructed by president Faure Gnassingbé, a performance contract was signed by 33 ministers of the Dogbe government, to achieve goals…
Thursday 15 October, 2020
Togo set to raise CFA25 billion next week on UMOA-securities market
Finance

Togo set to raise CFA25 billion next week on UMOA-securities market

After recording a good performance last quarter, Togo announced it will seek CFA25 billion on the regional financial market next…
Thursday 15 October, 2020
Local poultry sales and demand soared due to incentive, former minister of agriculture says
Agriculture

Local poultry sales and demand soared due to incentive, former minister of agriculture says

The partial restriction on imports of frozen chicken is a boon to local poultry sales. This was revealed by the…
Wednesday 14 October, 2020
Friends, relatives, and private lenders are the main financial backers of entrepreneurs in Togo
Economic governance

Friends, relatives, and private lenders are the main financial backers of entrepreneurs in Togo

In Togo, friends and relatives are the main financial backers of entrepreneurs, slightly behind banks often hesitant to finance them. …
Wednesday 14 October, 2020
Covid-19 could slash remittances to Africa by $18 billion (report)
Economic governance

Covid-19 could slash remittances to Africa by $18 billion (report)

Covid-19 should seriously stymie remittances to Africa, causing a shortcoming of $18 billion according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa…
Wednesday 14 October, 2020
Government examines modalities for implementing unique social regime
Social

Government examines modalities for implementing unique social regime

The unique social regime project is back on the government’s table. This is a project which is aimed at facilitating…
Wednesday 14 October, 2020
What are Togo’s ambitions for the poultry sector?
Agriculture

What are Togo’s ambitions for the poultry sector?

Togo’s annual poultry output should triple to 60,000 t by the end of 2023 and that of eggs should reach…
Wednesday 14 October, 2020
Covid-19: Airport authorities slightly loosen testing requirements for travelers
Transport

Covid-19: Airport authorities slightly loosen testing requirements for travelers

New directives have been introduced at the airport of Lomé (AIGE) to loosen the noose, a little, regarding Covid-19 screening. …
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