Tag Archives: Lome

2013 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Result: Gabon 1-1 Togo

September 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A late equaliser from Emmanuel Adebayor – on his return to the Togo team – gives them the upper hand after a dramatic finale in Libreville. Meeting for only the second time in a competitive fixture, the 2012 co-hosts Gabon … read more »

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Togo releases 119 people detained during protests

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Togo’s security minister said yesterday authorities have released 119 people who were detained during this week’s rallies organised by an opposition coalition that led to clashes between police and demonstrators. At the same time eight people were held in custody, … read more »

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Togo: Women Call no Sex Strike

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Women from the “Let’s Save Togo” coalition have called on all females in the country to refrain from sex for a week to force Togolese men into supporting the group during their demonstrations against the government. For weeks, Togo has … read more »

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Togo: Dozens hurt in 3 days of protests

June 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lome – Togo’s political opposition says dozens of people have been wounded and arrested in three days of protests in the West African nation. Zeus Atta Mensah Ajavon, leader of the opposition coalition, said on Thursday that at least 56 … read more »

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Togo soccer players die in bus crash

November 28, 2011 by benim

Lome – Togo’s government says at least six top flight soccer players have been killed and another 28 people are critically injured after a bus carrying them plunged into a ravine and caught fire. In a statement read on national … read more »

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