Togo candidate 'suffers stroke' May 22, 2005 -   The main opposition candidate in last month's disputed elections in Togo has been flown to hospital in France after reportedly suffering a stroke. Ecowas Leaders Recommend Unity Govt May 22, 2005 -   President Olusegun Obasanjo who convened the meeting as African Union (AU) chairman, said only the people of Togo were in a position to find an amicable solution to the political crisis in their country. Togo: European Parliament says fresh elections are needed May 12, 2005 -   In a resolution on Togo, Parliament firmly condemns both the brutal repression perpetrated by the police against people disputing the regularity of the elections and the abusive treatment of foreigners, as well as the arson attack which completely destroyed the Goethe Institute in Lomé. Togo outflow slows; aid workers rush to shelter new arrivals May 8, 2005 -   The flow of refugees from Togo has slowed in recent days, but the pressure is mounting for aid workers to build more shelters and improve living conditions for the new arrivals in neighbouring Benin and Ghana amid the rainy season. EU confidential report finds 'massive fraud' in Togo presidential electionDocument Actions May 8, 2005 -   A confidential European Union report on last month's presidential election win by Faure Gnassingbe in Togo found there was "presumptive evidence of massive fraud," according to a copy obtained Friday. Togo - Double, Double Toil And Trouble May 6, 2005 -   SO IT was just the calm before the storm. The intervention of West African leaders to force the Togolese military to follow Togo's Constitution was merely the postponement of the inevitable showdown between the 'Gnassigbes' and of the North and the 'Olympios' and of the South. Ecowas Due in Lome As Gnassingbe Repeats Desire to Work With Opposition April 27, 2005 -   West African diplomats were due in Togo on Saturday to try to bring an end to a political crisis, sparked by disputed elections results that brought urban warfare to the streets of the capital and other towns this week. Message of the President of the Togolese Republic, Emmanuel Bob Akitani April 27, 2005 -   «Your President speaks to you, because we did not lose this presidential election on April 24, 2005. You need to know this and remain mobilized.» U.S. Supports Decision By African States to Sanction Togo February 21, 2005 -   U.S. calls on interim president Gnassingbe to "step aside immediately". Togo's leader under pressure to quit February 21, 2005 -   Togo's leader looks increasingly isolated after West African nations cut ties and international calls grew for the new president, installed by the army on his father's death, to step down. SA slams Togo president February 21, 2005 -   Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has called for Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe Eyadema to step down from power and allow new presidential elections to be organised by others. POSITION PAPER OF THE TOGOLESE CIVIL SOCIETY AND DIASPORA ORGANIZATIONS’ ON THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN TOGO February 19, 2005 -   The National Congress of the Civil society and the Togolese Diaspora for Democracy and Development, in the face of this situation, called for a general mobilization of the Togolese society and appealed for support of the international community. Post-Eyadema Togo - A military coup or unconstitutional government? February 11, 2005 -   The peace and stability of the whole West African region is threatened if the international community does not stand up and take action to support the legitimate struggle of the Togolese people to restore order and democracy in their country. Togo poll without opposition October 26, 2002 -   The Togolese are voting on Sunday to elect a new parliament, but the main opposition parties are not taking part in the poll, which they have described as an "electoral farce". Togo inches a step further in Cup of Nations bid January 26, 2002 -   Togo and DR Congo Saturday played a goalless draw at the Cup of Nations finals, leaving the Togolese on two points, one better than DR Congo and Cote d'Ivoire, on a point each. Togolese MPs terminate electoral commission's mandate January 25, 2002 -   Togo's national assembly have rejected a government request to renew the mandate of members of the Independent National Election Commission. Three armed robbers burned alive in Lome January 24, 2002 -   Three armed robbers were burned alive by residents of the Adakpame suburb east of Lome last Tuesday. China grants Togo $140,000 in aid December 15, 2001 -   China has donated 140,000 US dollars to Togo following the signing of a draft agreement in Lome. Togolese election board gets more funds December 9, 2001 -   The Togolese government has allocated the Independent National Election Commission 578 million francs CFA. Houndjo Mawudzro released November 29, 2001 -   Houndjo Mawudzro was released on 28 November. Togo Govt Proposes 246 Million Dollar Budget December 8, 2001 -   The government of Togo has proposed a budget of 183,201,877,000 CFAF for 2002. France gives 100 million FCFA election grant to Togo December 5, 2001 -   France has given Togo a grant of 100 million FCFA to enable its National Independent Electoral Commission organise the forthcoming parliamentary elections in March 2002. Togo to begin reviewing electoral rolls Friday December 4, 2001 -   Togolese authorities will on Friday begin reviewing voters' electoral rolls in preparation for the next parliamentary polls. Papers highlight attack on election committee member November 30, 2001 -   The recent assault on National Independent Election Committee (CENI) member Andre Kuevi was widely commented by the Togolese press this week. Youths in Benin, Togo launch war against HIV/AIDS November 30, 2001 -   Youths from Togo and Benin launched on Thursday in Cotonou an operation known as "Crusade for Revival" whose objective is to combat AIDS in Africa. Togolese election body decries assault on member November 27, 2001 -   Togo's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) has condemned an assault earlier Sunday on one of its members, Andre Kuevi, who is also member of the opposition Union of Forces for Change. Togo's opposition politician attacked November 26, 2001 -   Andre Kuevi, a member of Togo's opposition Union of Forces for Change (UFC), has been admitted to a local hospital for treatment after being attacked by unidentified persons late Sunday. France asked to clarify its position on Togo November 26, 2001 -   Talks between Togolese leader Gnassingbe Eyadema and President Jacques Chirac of France must be "an opportunity for Paris to clarify its position with regard to the still oppressive socio-political situation tenable in Togo". Togolese NGOs protest sexual harassment of women November 26, 2001 -   A group of Togolese NGOs Monday in Lome, launched a two-week campaign against sexual harassment of women in schools in the country. Togo allots 109 million CFA to election commission November 26, 2001 -   Authorities in The Togo have allocated 109.7 million CFA francs to the National Independent Election Commission to conduct early parliamentary elections set for 10 and 24 March 2002. Togolese newspapers focus on forthcoming elections November 23, 2001 -   Togolese newspapers this week directed most of their editorial towards the forthcoming general elections to be held on 10 March 2002. EU grants Togo $1.3 million for parliamentary elections November 23, 2001 -   The European Union is to grant Togo 1.23 billion CFA francs (1.3 million US dollars) to finance its forthcoming parliamentary elections. Togolese press observes political situation November 16, 2001 -   The political situation in Togo, related to difficulties in holding early parliamentary elections, and the recent meeting between President Eyadema and opposition leaders, were the focus of comments by Lome newspapers this week. Togo to revise voters roster early December November 15, 2001 -   The National Electoral Independent Committee in Togo has proposed revision of voters' roll beginning 7 December in anticipation of early parliamentary elections in the country next March. No change in France-Africa cooperation, says Verschave November 15, 2001 -   Reforms in France's cooperation with Africa have made no change in the real nature of French-African relations, says the chairman of 'Survie' association, Francois-Xavier Verschave. Togo hikes water tariff by 20 percent November 14, 2001 -   The National Water Company of Togo, has raised water tariff in the country by 20 percent with effect from this month. Hearing of Agboyibo's case postponed July 4, 2001 -   The trial of the President of the Togolese opposition Committee of Action for Renewal (CAR) Yawovi Agboyibo, was on Wednesday adjourned until 11 July. Prosecutor wants Togolese human rights activist jailed July 4, 2001 -   The public prosecutor in Togo has proposed a six-year suspended sentence suspended plus a fine of 360.000 francs CFA for human rights activist Harry Octaviano Olympio. RSF protests censorship July 3, 2001 -   Reporters sans frontieres (RSF) has protested against the seizure of the latest edition of the weekly 'Combat du peuple'. Togolese police break up opposition march June 16, 2001 -   Togolese police Saturday threw tear gas to dispel opposition demonstrations who had taken to the streets of Lome in a peaceful protest march. Trial of ex-minister postponed June 13, 2001 -   The trial of former Togolese Human Rights Minister Harry Octaviano Olympio has been postponed to 19 June. 1 billion francs released for parliamentary elections June 13, 2001 -   The Togolese government has released one billion CFA francs to finance the early parliamentary elections slated 14-28 october. Editorial Director Receives Eighteen-Month Sentence for Alleged Publication of Falsehoods June 7, 2001 -   WiPC is deeply dismayed to learn of the prison sentence handed down to Lucien Messan, editorial director of the weekly "Le Combat du Peuple". Lucien Messan, the Private Press's Most Senior Journalist, Sentenced to Eighteen Months in Prison June 6, 2001 -   In a letter to the Justice minister, Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF - Reporters Without Borders) protested against the eighteen month prison sentence of Lucien Messan. Wan-Wef Protests Sent June 5, 2001 -   Protest sent to The Right Honourable General Sising Walla Minister of the Interior and Security. Private Press's Most Senior Journalist Jailed in Lome June 4, 2001 -   In a letter to Interior Minister General Sizing Walla, RSF protested the arrest of Lucien Messan, editorial director of the weekly "Le Combat du peuple". Press Looks At University Crisis in Its Editorials May 18, 2001 -   The Togolese press this week dwelt on the Lome University crisis in light of President Gnassingbe Eyadema's visit to the campus early in the week. Hunt Lands Togolese Oil Exploration Deal May 18, 2001 -   Togo had signed an agreement with an American company, Hunt, for the latter to explore for oil off the Togolese coast. Eyadema Tries to Calm University Unrest May 16, 2001 -   Togolese President Gnassingbe Eyadema on Tuesday met with Lome University lecturers and students, who have been boycotting classes to protest the non-payment of allowances. Students Unsatisfied With Cumbersome Grant Arrears May 16, 2001 -   Students at Lome University have described as "insufficient" the decision by President Eyadema to pay only a month out of the 16 months grant government owes them arrears. Paper Warns of International Rejection May 11, 2001 -   Togo's National Commission on Corruption and Economic Sabotage has reported that the government owes 14.470 million francs cfa in unpaid telephone bills accumulated between 1994 and 2000. Government Deep in Unpaid Telephone Bills May 5, 2001 -   Togo's National Commission on Corruption and Economic Sabotage has reported that the government owes 14.470 million francs cfa in unpaid telephone bills accumulated between 1994 and 2000. United Nations: Committee on economic, social and cultural rights considers situation in Togo May 4, 2001 -   The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights this morning reviewed the situation of the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Togo. Eight Togolese Children On Board Etireno May 2, 2001 -   The Etireno, a ship whose odyssey ended on 17 April in Cotonou, Benin, was carrying victims of child trafficking, including eight Togolese children. Debate On Independence Celebrations Makes the Headlines April 28, 2001 -   The forthcoming early parliamentary elections and the commemoration of Togo's 41st independence anniversary dominated comments in local dailies this week. Togo Observes 41st Independence Anniversary April 27, 2001 -   The Togolese are Friday commemorating the 41st anniversary of their country's independence. Ship Discovered With Human Cargo April 16, 2001 -   250 children have been discovered aboard a ship in the Gabonese port. Lome University Closes Due to Unrest April 12, 2001 -   The Togolese government has closed the University of Lome due to unrest, according to official sources in the Togolese capital. French Assistance for Togo's Health Sector April 12, 2001 -   France on Thursday gave a grant of one billion F CFA to support Togo's health sector. (1 USD = 700 F CFA). Togolese Press Features Political Duel in Court April 7, 2001 -   The press in Togo this week commented extensively on a case between Prime Minister Agbéyomé Kodjo and Action Committee for Renewal (CAR) chairman Yawovi Agboyibo. Internet Society International Opens Branch in Togo April 2, 2001 -   Internet Society International whose objective is to develop the Internet through wider access, opened its branch in Lome. Opposition Against Resumption of EU Aid March 29, 2001 -   The main Togolese opposition parties refused on Tuesday to sign an appeal for the European Union to resume aid to Togo. Amnesty: Joint Statement On Human Rights And Togo March 29, 2001 -   Joint Press Statement from Amnesty International (AI), Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), International Federation of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture (FIACAT), Federation Internationale des Droits de l Homme (FIDH), Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture (OMCT), The Association for the Prevention of Torture/Association pour la Prevention de la Torture - Working Together for Human Rights. RSF Denounces Newspaper Seizures in Togo March 29, 2001 -   The international media right watch group, Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) Wednesday called on the Togolese government to stop the seemingly frequent practice of seizing newspapers in the country. Impunity And Eyadema-Ouattara-Gbagbo Talks Hit the Headlines March 24, 2001 -   A popular mass rally organised by the opposition against impunity in Togo and the Eyadema-Gbagbo- Ouattara talks in Lome have been the main issues commented on by the Togolese media this week. Top of page ARCHIVES Suggestions or remarks to diastode@diastode.org Conditions to publish an article in "Echos of the Diaspora"