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Togo: New Senate Appoints Barry Barqué as President

Togo’s first Senate concluded its inaugural session on 2 April 2025, by electing its officers. Barry Moussa Barqué, a prominent figure in Togolese politics, secured the position of president of the Senate for a six-year term. Barqué will lead the bureau, which counts nine members. After yesterday’s session, senators adopted their rules of procedure, laying the groundwork for future legislative activities. The 61 senators—41 elected and 20 appointed by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé—are holding their first ordinary session today, April 3. The leadership team includes Barry Moussa Barqué as President; Mrs. Kouvahey Amoko Holadem as 1st Vice-Chairman; Diogo Koudjolou as 2nd Vice-Chairman; Olympio Adeblewo Kossi as 3rd Vice-Chairman; Mally Komlan as 1st Quaestor; Mrs. Banybah Afiwavi Vicenzia as 2nd Quaestor; Mrs. Abougnima K. Molgah as 1st Parliamentary Secretary; Tchassona Traoré Mouhamed as 2nd Parliamentary Secretary; and Amelete Bawoumondom as 3rd […]

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Dow tumbles 1,000 points after China retaliates against Trump’s tariffs

US stocks opened sharply lower Friday after China retaliated against the United States for President Donald Trump’s tariffs in a tit-for-tat that escalates a global trade war. The Dow fell 1,000 points, or 2.5%, and the broader S&P 500 was 2.6% lower. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was 3% lower and flirting with bear-market territory — a decline of 20% from its peak in December. Investors had been fearful that a dramatic escalation of the trade war could plunge the US and global economies into a recession. JPMorgan analysts said Thursday that America’s economy and the broader world economy both had a 60% chance of sinking into a recession this year. The analysts also said odds of a recession would rise if countries began to retaliate against the United States — and China did so Friday. Retaliation raises the risk of further escalation and could […]

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De Bruyne To Leave Manchester City At End Of Season

Kevin de Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the current season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 16 trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. He has scored 106 goals in 413 appearances in all competitions for City, but he has started just 19 games this season. “Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter,” the Belgium midfielder wrote on social media. “Football led me to all of you – and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what – we won everything. “Whether we like […]

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Senate Feud: Court Bars Akpabio, Natasha From Speaking To Press

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments about the case. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the matter, gave the directive on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAS, raised concerns that Akpoti-Uduaghan had been granting television interviews regarding the lawsuit. In her ruling, Justice Nyako stated that “all parties and their lawyers must refrain from granting press interviews related to the case.” The court further ruled that proceedings must not be streamed on social media platforms, effectively limiting public discourse on the case while it remains before the judiciary.

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Osimhen Snubs Juventus For Premier League Switch

Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down a move to Serie A giants Juventus in pursuit of his dream transfer to the English Premier League. The 26-year-old has emerged as a key target for Juventus in the upcoming summer transfer window. However, according to JuveFC, Osimhen is set on making a move to a Premier League club instead. Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down a move to Serie A giants Juventus in pursuit of his dream transfer to the English Premier League. The 26-year-old has emerged as a key target for Juventus in the upcoming summer transfer window. However, according to JuveFC, Osimhen is set on making a move to a Premier League club instead.

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Extended Credit Facility: IMF Wraps Up Mission in Lomé

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its mission to Lomé on Friday, March 28, 2025, as part of the second review of Togo’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The IMF announced that discussions will resume this month, during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. Hans Weisfeld led the mission, which assessed macroeconomic developments in Togo since the first programme review completed in December 2024. The ECF programme, approved in March 2024, provides $390 million in concessional financial support. Upon approval, the IMF disbursed $68.3 million immediately, followed by a second disbursement of $58.7 million after the first review’s successful conclusion. In its press release, the IMF praised Togo’s progress. Real GDP growth reached 5.3% in 2024, while inflation dropped to an annual average of 2.8% by February 2025.  Despite these achievements, the IMF urged Togo to focus on public revenue mobilisation, fiscal […]

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Excitement Builds As African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship Kicks Off In Abuja

The stage is set for an exhilarating showcase of talent and competition as the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship commences today in Abuja. This year’s tournament features a diverse lineup of teams from across the continent, highlighting the best of African women’s volleyball. Among the participating teams are Hosts Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a formidable selection of clubs from Egypt, including Al Ahly Sporting Club (AHL) and Zamalek Sporting Club (ZMK). The Democratic Republic of Congo is also well represented, with Volleyball Club La Grace (VGL) and Volleyball Club La LOI (VLL) eager to make their mark in the tournament. Clubs such as AS Douanes from Burundi, Sococim (SOC) of Senegal, and the National Alcohol and Liquor Factory (NAL) from Ethiopia will fiercely compete for glory. East Africa is prominently featured with teams from Rwanda, including the Rwanda […]

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Deportation Of Nigerians Midway Not Acceptable, NCAA Tells International Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction airlines for deporting Nigeria passengers or denying them boarding halfway to their destinations due to visa/travel restrictions. The regulatory body said the action, which is becoming rampant recently, was causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria and will not be acceptable Director, consumer protection and public affairs of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who stated this on Thursday, noted that the agency “has received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, only to airlift them halfway to their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. These actions, which involve the refusal of boarding/entry at intermediate/transit stops to some Nigerians due to visa/travel restrictions are causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria. “The NCAA finds such […]

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National Assembly Concludes First Session of 2025

Togo’s National Assembly wrapped up its first extraordinary parliamentary session of 2025 on March 28, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s legislative agenda. Convened at the request of President Faure Gnassingbé and presided over by Assembly President Sevon-Tépé Kodjo Adédzé, the session yielded eight critical measures—seven laws and one resolution—aimed at fortifying governance, advancing sustainability, and addressing urgent security challenges. Security Takes Center StageIn response to escalating regional instability, lawmakers unanimously extended a state of emergency in high-risk northern regions bordering Burkina Faso and Benin, where spillover from Sahelian jihadist activity has intensified. Complementing this move, legislators passed a groundbreaking intelligence law—previously debated and refined in earlier sessions—to modernize counterterrorism operations while embedding safeguards against civil liberties abuses. The law mandates judicial oversight of surveillance activities and allocates resources to protect critical infrastructure, including the Port of Lomé, a […]

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