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UNICEF analyzes obstacles to child right to education

March 15, 2012

Having access to quality education is the right of every child. But this right is not always respected or promoted in some places.

Private school teachers on strike in Togo

February 15, 2012 President Faure Gnassingbé  of Togo

In Togo, teachers of private schools run by churches have begun a one week strike, complaining of lack of equal treatment.


 

UN, INTERPOL to work on drugs, weapons in West Africa

February 13, 2012 Said Djinnit, Head of UNOWA

A top United Nations official and the Secretary General of International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Ronald Noble, have agreed to work jointly against transnational crimes in West Africa.

Togo’s population doubles, say latest census results

January 30, 2012 An image from Togo

Togo’s population has nearly doubled in the last thirty years, with more women than men, according results of the general population census just released in the capital, Lome.

Togo: ‘Good Walk’ to reaching MDG 2015-UNICEF

January 14, 2012 Millenium Development Goals, MDG

Togo is thriving in its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals, MDG in 2015.

Togo: Experts Ponder Natural Disaster Impact Reduction

December 16, 2011

Experts from across West Africa are currently meeting in Lomé, Togo to brainstorm on how to reduce the impact of natural disasters on the most vulnerable citizens of the sub-region.

Men, women speak out on violence against women and girls

December 9, 2011 16 Days campaign

As the 16 days of activism against gender based violence continues, men and women have been highlighting the need to stop abuse and violence against women and girls in Africa.

Togo, UNODC in joint efforts to fight narcotic drugs

November 30, 2011

Togo is not giving up in its fight against narcotic drug trafficking, as more than 2 tons of narcotics drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, have been seized recently.

Togo Gov’t Urges Environmental Audits, Protection

November 25, 2011 Unconstrolled waste raising alarm

The Togolese government plans to improve upon the preservation of its environment.

Togo: Fears Rife Over State-owned Banks Privatisation

October 25, 2011 One of the banks awaiting privatisation

Banking sector workers have continued to harbor fears of massive job cuts as it becomes evident that four state-owned banks will be privatized in the coming weeks.