Farida Nabourema has dedicated her life to fighting the military regime in Togo, Africa's oldest autocracy. She's learned two truths along the way: no country is destined to be oppressed -- and no country is immune to dictatorship. But...

Side note: I did this all in Flip-flops LOL. I believe this is the narrowest salient chokepoint in the world between 3 countries (There is a disputable narrower one possibly on the tip of Slovenia however...

In many mythologies, music is associated with the explosion of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explore the dark side of human nature: the desire to manipulate our surroundings, or to control others.

In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...

For many of us, the firefly is a mystical, enchanting creature of the twilight. To the people of some West-African cultures, however, the firefly brings to mind a malevolent, shapeshifting, blood-sucking monster of lore: the Adze.

HISTORY GERMANY 2006 WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THE TOGOLESE HAVE PASSED THROUGH THE QUALIFIERS TO REACH THE FINALS. NEW ARRIVALS THE TEAM ONLY FORMED IN 1960 AND WERE RECOGNISED BY THE FIFA GOVERNING BODY IN 1962.QUALIFYING THE TOGOLESE...

It's not just people who can change the world, but animals too! These amazing stories introduce children to the real life animals who changed history. From a cow that helped save millions, to a dog who captured a spy, to a bear that...

If the trial goes ahead, it would be a landmark moment for corporate accountability in Africa’s infrastructure sector. The outcome could set a precedent for transparency and business ethics in major international concessions across the...

New changes to the constitution mean presidential polls are likely to be scrapped, leaving lawmakers as the kingmakers.

Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule.

Opposition figures accuse President Faure Gnassingbe of changing the rules so he can maintain his grip on power.

Concerns grow that violence that has long crippled countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will spill over furthe

What started off as an armed rebellion in northern Mali in 2013 has now spread beyond the Sahel into Togo and Ivory Coast.

Incumbent leader wins 72 percent of the vote share in first round of presidential election, says electoral commission.

Candidates in Togo are holding their final campaign rallies ahead of Saturday's presidential elections.

Members of President Faure Gnassingbe's family have been in power in Togo since 1967.

The organisation said it had collected several testimonies alleging mistreatment by police and security forces during the recent protests, ranging from torture to abductions and unlawful killings.

At least seven people have been killed and many more injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to preliminary figures provided by civic groups on Sunday.

Security Forces Clash With Togo Protesters Demanding President’s Resignation

Police in Togo disperse crowds calling for the president’s resignation – as anger grows over controversial constitutional changes.

Deadly clashes break out in Lomé as protesters oppose President Faure Gnassingbé's constitutional changes, sparking concerns over his potential indefinite rule. Security forces clash with demonstrators amid growing opposition.

U.S. President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the U.S. and those from seven others would face restrictions. The new ban includes...

Cyclists from France, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Mali and Togo jointly wrote a new page in the history of West African cycling

The African Union announced on Sunday that it had named Faure Gnassingbé, president of Togo, as new mediator in the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC. Gnassingbé will take over from his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço, who stepped down...