At least 9 dead in Togo flooding Aug 4, 2008
LOME, Togo At least nine people have been killed as torrential floods have submerged entire villages in Togo, the country's Minister for Transport and Highways said Saturday in a televised address. Nine major bridges have been wiped out, stranding villagers in flooded hamlets, Ekpao Talaki said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
France Assists Togo After Floods Kill 9, Cut Roads Aug 4, 2008
LOME - French soldiers have been dispatched to Togo to help the tiny West African nation tackle floods that have killed nine people this week, destroyed bridges and raised some food prices due to disrupted transport ... The floods were caused by unexpected heavy rains in Togo's south, which have swollen the Hao and Zio rivers north of Lome ... A Reuters witness in Lome said the impact of the floods could already be seen in the markets, where the price of a cup of maize had nearly doubled, rising... (Planet Ark, United States)
Nkansah Replies Obetsebi-Lamptey Aug 2, 2008
He took a vacation to Lome, Togo where he visited his personal friend and teacher, the late Mr. Gnassingbe Eyadema. He joined him in celebrating the 34th anniversary of the coup that brought this buffoon to power. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Togo rains trigger deadly floods Aug 2, 2008
The floods have affected several parts of the country, including the capital, Lome, and the Maritime and Plateau regions, a BBC reporter says ... In the south of the country, 23 stranded children were rescued by helicopter provided by the air force in neighbouring Ghana, the BBC's Ebow Godwin reports from Lome ... In Togblekope, a suburb of Lome, the military have been using canoes to ferry people to safety. (BBC News -- Africa)
'There are too many road barriers along the borders' - deputy Minister Jul 28, 2008
There are 24 check points between Ouagadougou and Bamako and 17 between Lome and Ouagadougou, he added ... Mr. Brempong-Yeboah explained that as part of the process towards the promotion of ECOWAS protocols relating to free movement, regional infrastructure, inter-state road facilitation and good governance programmes had been developed and that plans were underway to construct rail tracks between Lagos and Accra, linking Cotonou and Lome. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Togo, AfDB Normalize Relations - Board Approves US $ 24 Million for Togo's Arrears Clearance Program Jul 25, 2008
The Board of Directors were of the view that Togolese authorities had given several positive signals on their commitment to consolidate peace and security by organizing in Lome in 2006, a dialogue among various segments of the population which resulted in the General Political Agreement and the organization of legislative elections under relatively acceptable conditions in October 2007 followed by the formation of a new government. On the other hand, Togo had implemented major macro-economic and... (allAfrica.com)
ContourGlobal Receives Approval from OPIC Board for Financing and Insurance for Energy Project in Togo Jul 18, 2008
Largest electricity investment in Togo's history will double the Country's generating capacity NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- ContourGlobal Togo, a subsidiary of international power company ContourGlobal, received approval today for $209 million in financing and political risk insurance from the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) for the construction and operation of a power plant in Lome, Togo. ContourGlobal's Togo project is the largest electricity... (PR Newswire)
Congo-Brazzaville: Tackling Child Trafficking Jul 17, 2008
Sixteen-year-old Mayi doesn't remember exactly when she was taken from the Togolese capital Lome to Congo's second city Pointe-Noire by her "guardian". When not selling food on the streets, she says she "sweeps the house, washes clothes or the dishes and takes care of the children". (allAfrica.com)
Ananse and Ntikuma, Things Fall Apart Jun 26, 2008
What is the understanding between Kufuor and Eyadema that made it imperative that the Ghanaian leader had to be physically present in Lome on that day. What was the award for. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Triumphant return Jun 21, 2008
He grew up in a dilapidated house in a poor suburb of the Togolese capital, Lome ... " He has now built her a huge, double-storey mansion in Lome, which is surrounded by shacks and run-down buildings. But his mother has refused to move in, preferring to live with the friends who once knew her as the "Haton patchwork woman" - someone so poor that she could not afford a matching dress and headgear. Nine years after launching his professional career, Adebayor speaks passionately about the need for... (BBC News -- Africa)
China, Togo sign agreement on Confucius Institute Jun 18, 2008
LOME, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China and Togo signed here on Tuesdayan agreement to set up a Confucius Institute at the University of Lome. The establishment of a Confucius Institute is conducive to enhancing cultural exchanges between China and Togo, boosting mutual understanding between the two peoples and promoting their friendly cooperation, said Chinese Ambassador Yang Min.. (Xinhuanet, China)
NDC Parliamentary candidate discharged for human trafficking May 22, 2008
The Prosecution has it that on November 24, 2007, Zubairu and George Shanin Danjuma picked four Iraqis from IBIS hotel in Lome, Togo at about 2200 hours and drove them through several unapproved narrow routes. Prosecution claimed that investigation revealed that Zubairu received 12,000 Euros from the Iraqis to be disbursed to one Pola Opoku for the necessary documentation and other expenses to pave the way for the Iraqis to travel to Europe through illegal means. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Likening Nkrumah to Hitler: the ignorant effusions of a Danquah-cult worshiper Apr 21, 2008
The nagging question for me, however, is this article was written in 2005, some fifty years after World War II ended and I wonder why in all that time, Dr. Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., did not recognise Dr. Nkrumah as a "worshipper at the Third-Reichian" shrine of Germany's Chancellor Adolf Hitler" and continued to be a believer until recently. No new facts have emerged and nothing has changed except for the over-zealous display of loyalty by a new convert to a new cult 'the cult of Dr. Danquah'... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Red tape delaying transport of Ontario woman in coma Feb 25, 2008
was involved in a scooter crash Thursday with her new husband and has been in a hospital in Lome, Togo in a coma after suffering a fractured skull to the left side of her head and swelling of the brain ... Parlee said that doctors have told them they believe she has a good chance to recover if she is moved from the hospital in Lome to a western hospital ... She met Jonas, a craftsman, while working in Lome and married him last fall. (Canada.com)
GIS bust human trafficking syndicate Feb 15, 2008
He said investigations revealed that the Iraqis, made up of a family of two men, a lady and a child, were recruited in Syria and transported to Lome in November 2007, where they were smuggled into Ghana in December 2007, through unauthorised routes at night by some Ghanaians. In Ghana the Iraqis paid 12,500 dollars to the Ghanaian agents who acquired fraudulent South African passports and Lufthansa Airline tickets for them to travel out of Ghana on the 28th of December 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Akufo-Addo visits President Faure Gnasingbe Feb 11, 2008
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, MP, last Friday, 8th February 2008, paid a visit to the President of the Republic of Togo, His Excellency Faure Gnasingbe at the Presidential Palace in Lome, Togo. The visit was to enable Nana Akufo-Addo introduce himself formally as his partys Presidential Candidate and also to discuss matters of common interest affecting the good relations between Ghana and Togo and the development of the West African... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CAF own up to stripping Drogba of top award Feb 9, 2008
CAF had initially denied Drogba's revelation that a member of their organisation had phoned him to say if he didn't travel to Togo capital Lome his trophy would go to Frederic Kanoute ... This decision was communicated to all those concerned on Feb 1 with particular reference to the award ceremony scheduled for Lome, Togo, read the statement ... If I refused to go to Lome it was first for my team-mates as you don't organise such an event just two days before a quarter-final on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malis Kanoute bags African Player of the Year award Feb 3, 2008
LOME: Mali striker Frederic Kanoute won the 2007 African Footballer of the Year award on Friday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced ... Africas best: Frederic Kanoute shakes hand with Togo's prime minister Komlan Mally during the 2007 CAF awards ceremony in Lome on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kanoute awarded Africa's player of the year Feb 2, 2008
LOME, Togo (AP) -- Mali and Sevilla forward Frederic Kanoute was named Africa player of 2007 on Friday, beating Chelsea clubmates Michael Essien and Didier Drogba to become the first European-born player to earn the honor ... Ghana coach Claude LeRoy refused Essien permission to travel to Lome, which is a three-hour drive from the Ghanaian capital of Accra. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
African Cup Of Nations Jan 30, 2008
Kanoute is favored to win the African Footballer of Year on Friday in Lome, Togo. Drogba and Chelsea's Michael Essien are also shortlisted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Lost shores| Jan 26, 2008
The phenomenon has been exacerbated by the rise in seawater levels, attributed to global warming, and by massive construction projects such as the Nangbeto dam in Benin and the Akossombo dam in Ghana, as well as the development of deep-water ports at Cotonou and Lome, according to experts ... Benin's next big plan is to build dikes to protect its 125-kilometre coastline. (iAfrica.com)
Non-account holders in Ho in a fix over old cedis Dec 28, 2007
Currency dealers across the border in Lome, the Republic of Togo are said to be refusing the old cedis because their clients were insisting on getting the new cedis in exchange for other currencies. " We are in Togo, and cannot cross over to the banks daily to change the old notes and coins for the new ones so we don't accept them," Atsu Helou, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
China, Togo sign co-op accords on economic expertise Dec 21, 2007
LOME, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- China and Togo inked two accords Thursday to strengthen cooperation in economic expertise. Chinese Ambassador Yang Min and Togolese Cooperation Minister Gilbert Bawara signed the two agreements, including 17 million yuan (about 2. (Xinhuanet, China)
Abass Bonfoh re-elected speaker of Togos parliamentLome, Togo (PANA) - The former Speaker of the Togolese parliament, Abass Bonfoh,has been re-elected Speaker of the legislative chamber, in a tense poll marked by the withdrawal of opposition MPs. 26/11/2007 Full Text... Nov 26, 2007
Lome, Togo (PANA) - The former Speaker of the Togolese parliament, Abass Bonfoh, has been re-elected Speaker of the legislative chamber, in a tense poll marked b y the withdrawal of opposition MPs. MPs of the Union for the Forces of Change (UFC) of Gilchrist Olympio and the Com mittee of Action for Renewal (CAR) of the outgoing Prime Minister, Yaovi Agboyib o r, shunned the election, held on Saturday. (Panapress.com)
Togo barred from hosting 2010 World Cup qualifiers Nov 17, 2007
Sidibe from English Division Two club Stoke City needed surgery for a knife wound to his arm and fellow striker Kanoute of Spanish giants Sevilla required stitches after being struck with a belt at Kegue Stadium in Lome. CAF said the Togolese FA must pay a US$30,000 fine for failing to provide adequate security which endangered the lives of players and officials. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Holgate spreads malaria nets & tolerance Nov 17, 2007
Then there was the world's largest voodoo fetish market in Lome, Togo. "There's a Western misconception about people putting pins into statues to send out curses," said Holgate. (iAfrica.com)
JJ woes Faure Eyadema Nov 16, 2007
Sniffer dogs of the most intelligent stock say Mr. Rawlings wormed his way into the old EYADEMA-GILCHRIST OLYMPIO tug-of-war with a trip to Lome, and managed to water down what is left of the feud first begun by the departed late President, Gnassingbe Eyadema and Gilchrist Olympio, who shuttles between Ghana and France quite often. All efforts over the weekend to reach the cell phone of Mr. Victor Smith, special aide to the ex-president Mr. Rawlings for his boss side of the story proved... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Togo: Court Confirms Ruling Party Victory in Legislative Poll Oct 31, 2007
All was calm in the capital Lome when the Court announced its decision, with diplomats, political party representatives and journalists present. The main opposition Union of Forces for Change (UFC) party - which took 27 seats - had challenged the results of the poll, charging in part that ballot boxes had been tampered with and fake election cards distributed. (allAfrica.com)
CAF ban use of Togo stadium Oct 20, 2007
Any further sanctions would be a matter for CAF s disciplinary committee, officials said on Thursday, after spectators attacked opposing players and pelted the field with missiles in Lome. Mali striker Frederic Kanoute and Mamady Sidibe were both injured after being set upon by Togolese supporters after they helped their team to a 2-0 away win and a place at the tournament in Ghana. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Togo ban after on-field attack Oct 19, 2007
Any further sanctions would be a matter for CAF's disciplinary committee, officials said on Thursday, after spectators attacked opposing players and pelted the field with missiles in Lome. The stadium ban followed a meeting in Accra of the CAF executive committee on the eve of the African Nations Cup finals draw on Friday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Opposition Cries Foul in Togo Elections Oct 19, 2007
The ECOWAS report concurred: "In the capital Lome and generally everywhere in the country, there was a strong participation.". Extensive flooding in Togo in September which displaced over 100,000 people had receded before the elections started. (allAfrica.com)
Mali striker Kanoute calls for action over Togo pitch invasion Oct 18, 2007
MADRID: Mali striker Frederic Kanoute called on Tuesday for football authorities to take a tough stand over violent incidents that marred the end of an African Nations Cup qualifier between Mali and Togo in Lome last week. Mali won the game 2-0 to qualify for the Finals in January at the expense of their hosts but their fans and players were attacked when fighting broke out. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ruling party wins Togo election Oct 18, 2007
Counting has not been completed in two constituencies, including Lome, the capital, where the UFC appeared to be leading, leaving seven seats still up for grabs. Once the full results are announced, they will be presented to the constitutional court to be confirmed. (Aljazeera.Net)
Country profile: Togo Oct 18, 2007
5 FM. Also on air in Lome is Gabon's Africa No 1. Radio France Internationale broadcasts on FM in Lome and Kara ... - state-run FM station for Lome. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kanoute relives attack Oct 17, 2007
The Togo supporters invaded the pitch at the Kegue Stadium in the Togan capital of Lome after their side lost 2-0 last Friday in qualifying match for next year's African Nations Cup tournament in Ghana. "Frankly it was the worst moment of my life," said Kanoute. (iAfrica.com)
Togo Elections Tests Democratic Reforms Oct 15, 2007
LOME, Togo Togolese voted Sunday in legislative elections that no opposition members boycotted for the first time in nearly a decade, a hopeful sign for democracy in this West African nation that has been ruled by one family for 40 years. Significant international aid is at stake for Togo over democratic reforms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Good turnout in Togo elections Oct 15, 2007
Election observers said voting went ahead peacefully, as voters in Lome, the capital, formed long lines outside polling stations set up in schools and other public buildings. Togo timeline. (Aljazeera.Net)
Polls open in historic Togo parliamentary electionsLome, Togo (PANA) - Polls have opened in the West African state of Togofor historic parliamentary elections that are expected to restoregenuine democracy to the country that has been ruled for some fourdecades by only two people, a father and son. 14/10/2007 Full Text... Oct 14, 2007
Lome, Togo (PANA) - Polls have opened in the West African state of Togo for historic parliamentary elections that are expected to restore genuine democracy to the country that has been ruled for some four decades by only two people, a father and son. Togo's politics had been characterised by the stiffling of opposition parties, human rights abuses and bloody crackdowns that had seen hundreds killed, detained and forced into exilee, compelling the European Union, the country's biggest partner, to... (Panapress.com)
Voting underway in Togo parliamentary poll Oct 14, 2007
LOME (AFP) - Voting got off to a slow start in Togo Sunday in parliamentary elections seen as a test for the ruling party and which will determine whether the European Union resumes aid to the west African country ... In the capital Lome, voting failed to start as planned at 7:00 am (both local time and GMT) because of the non-arrival of essential material. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
USAID Provides Flood Assistance to Togo Oct 13, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Lome to the Togolese Red Cross Society for the purchase and distribution of water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies, including water bladders and jugs, buckets, soap, and chlorine ... According to the U.S. Embassy in Lome, the late start of the 2007 rainy season and subsequent floods exacerbated already high levels of... (PR Newswire)
Mali, Benin clinch ANC places Oct 13, 2007
Mamadou Diallo scored in injury time to seal a 2-0 win for Mali over Togo in Lome while Benin triumphed by the same score in Sierra Leone with Oumar Tchomogo on target twice ... Benin travelled north to Sierra Leone knowing maximum points would secure a place at the finals either as group winners, if the match in Lome was drawn, or as one of lucky runners-up. (iAfrica.com)
Egypt looking good Oct 11, 2007
Mali and Togo are both on nine points and although Mali will finish above Togo on a head-to-head count if there is a draw in tomorrow s match between the two in Lome, the deadlock could allow unfancied Benin to come from behind and win the group. Benin, with eight points, are away to Sierra Leone needing to win tomorrow to have any chance of qualifying for next January s Finals in neighbouring Ghana. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Togo::Observers Remain Cautious in Run-Up to Pivotal Election Oct 10, 2007
"We just want to work and have enough to eat," a young driver of the ubiquitous motorbike taxis in the capital, Lome, told IRIN. He said he would go out and vote "so the elections would be credible.". Democratic deficit. (allAfrica.com)
WEST AFRICA: Flood damage pushes back school term for millions Sep 25, 2007
"I had asked for two weeks' vacation to prepare for the start of the school year and follow my daughter's first days of classes," Dossou Francine, a furniture store employee in the Togolese capital, Lome, told IRIN. "With the postponement it will be difficult for me now to attend to this properly.". Afanou Paul, also in Lome, said it was time for children to get back to school. (AlertNet)
More Bad News for Bird Flu Chicken Littles Sep 21, 2007
Ducklings are seen at a farm near Togo's capital Lome, June 19, 2007. Authorities in Togo are investigating a suspected outbreak of avian flu after the sudden mass death of poultry on a farm, the government of the small West African state said on this week. (Townhall.com)
SA seal Afcon place Sep 10, 2007
The final qualifiers on October 12 pit Egypt against Botswana in Cairo and Mauritania against Burundi in Nouakchott in Group 2 while Togo face Mali in Lome and Sierra Leone meet Benin in Freetown in Group 9 fixtures. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Countries Stand Up to EU Aug 29, 2007
Signed in Benin capital Cotonou in June 2000, the agreement replaced the 25 year-old Lome Convention (signed in the Togo capital). The Cotonou Agreement was broader in sweep than its predecessor, and set as its objectives "poverty eradication, sustainable development and the gradual integration of the ACP countries into the world economy.". (allAfrica.com)
Aflao based musician dies in motor accident Aug 28, 2007
Meanwhile, radio stations in Lome, Togo and other parts of the Volta Region continue to play Nero's compositions with comments in his honour and memory, while dealers in musical albums at Aflao said many individuals were rushing for his albums. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Re: Rawlings Locked Up in Congo Aug 21, 2007
Other aspects of the story attributed to the so-called BBC correspondent in Lome, Ebow Godwin are best ignored. Meanwhile His Excellency Flt Lt Rawlings has sent a congratulatory message to Professor JEA Mills for delivering what he called a brilliant and inspirational address in Boston over the weekend. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FEATURE - Climate Change Adds to Africa Cotton Farmers' Woes Aug 16, 2007
LOME - African cotton farmers battling Washington over trade policies they say keep them poor have a new enemy: the shrinking rainy season. Known as "white gold" to peasant farmers whose living depends on it, cotton has long been one of the few cash crops they can cultivate without irrigation across West Africa's arid Sahel, bringing much-needed funds into poor villages. (Planet Ark, United States)
Woman's death marks Bali's first H5N1 case Aug 14, 2007
In other avian flu developments, national television in Togo reported three new H5N1 outbreaks on farms in the Lacs, Golfe, and Zio regions east of the capital, Lome, according to an Aug 11 AFP report. The west African country reported its first H5N1 outbreak in June, bringing the number of African nations reporting the disease to 10. (CIDRAP)
Fake journalist in court for fraud Aug 6, 2007
Mensah told the victim that he could register him with the Ghanaian Embassy in Togo as a refugee under the UN and also secure a travel visa for him and collected from the victim one million cedis (GHc 100) for the process in Lome. Mensah returned and told his victim that four others were needed and he invited four people to join him for the deal. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Yar'Adua pledges continued support for regional integrationAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua has pledgedthat Nigeria will work for the strengthening and expansion of existing"brotherly relations" with its neighbours, especially in the area ofbilateral cooperation and issues of security and energy. 31/07/2007 Full Text... Jul 31, 2007
Kodjo, who delivered a special message from the Togolese leader on the forthcoming Summit of the Co-Prosperity Zone scheduled for Lome, congratulated President Yar'Adua on his election and formation of a Cabinet. Abuja - 31/07/2007. (Panapress.com)
Currency traffickers remanded in police custody Jul 18, 2007
Officials of Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) arrested the two accused persons at the Aflao border at about 0630 hours last Saturday in possession of 11 fake new Ghana cedi notes during a routine examination on them while on their way to Lome, Togo. CEPS sources said they alleged that they unknowingly acquired the notes when they changed some naira into cedis last Friday in Lome while on their way from Nigeria to Accra and made some shopping and were on their way back to Nigeria... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
France finds H5N1 in wild birds Jul 8, 2007
In late June officials in Togo announced an H5N1 outbreak at a chicken farm near the country's capital, Lome. The positive findings, which were independently confirmed recently at an Italian laboratory, raised the number of affected African countries to 10. (CIDRAP)
Hurray, Ghana Holds Another Africa Unity Conference Jul 4, 2007
At a summit in Lome, Togo in 2000, the Constitutive Act of the African Union was adopted. In Lusaka, Zambia in 2001, the plan for implementation was also adopted. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Parkinson quits Saturday-night chat show Jun 28, 2007
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Nations Cup takes shape Jun 19, 2007
Mali lead Togo on goal difference in Group 9 and if they draw in Lome, Benin can snatch first place by collecting maximum points away to Sierra Leone, who suffered a six-goal mauling from the Malian Eagles Sunday. Group 10 is no less intriguing with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya and Namibia chasing top spot and the Congolese Leopards are marginal favourites as they have a one-point lead and home advantage over the Libyan Greens. (iAfrica.com)
Royal, her partner are reported to split Jun 18, 2007
Togo Suspected outbreak of avian flu probed LOME -- Authorities in Togo are investigating a suspected outbreak of avian flu after the sudden mass death of poultry on a farm, the government of the small West African state said yesterday. An agriculture ministry statement cited by state media said test samples had been sent to a regional laboratory to determine whether the outbreak involved the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain, which was reported in neighboring Ghana in May. (Boston Globe)
Ivorian conflict cocoa could again fund war- study Jun 9, 2007
Relatives mourn victims of a helicopter accident, which occurred last Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during a national requiem service in Lome June 8, 2007. Togolese Sports Minister Richard Attipoe was among the members of a delegation of sports officials from Togo killed aboard a passenger helicopter that crashed in Sierra Leone, officials said on Monday. (AlertNet)
Minister suspended over air crash Jun 6, 2007
The remains of the passengers are expected to be flown back to Lome in Togo on Wednesday. SERVICES. (BBC News -- Africa)
Gunmen attack Chinese company in Togo Jun 5, 2007
LOME, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The premises of the Chinese company Qingdao Dongrun, which are located in Lome, have been attacked and looted by an unknown armed group ... com, violent robberies are frequent in Togo and the country's capital of Lome is a preferred choice for numerous local gangs and gangs from other countries such as Nigeria. (Xinhuanet, China)
Minister killed in chopper crash Jun 5, 2007
LOME, Togo (Reuters) -- Togolese Sports Minister Richard Attipoe was among the members of a delegation of sports officials from Togo killed aboard a passenger helicopter that crashed in Sierra Leone, officials said on Monday ... Togolese Sports minister Richard Attipoe in Lome on January 16. (CNN -- World)
Adebayor denies lifting of Togo ban Jun 1, 2007
LOME: Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has denied that his suspension from the Togolese national team has been lifted ... I have been in Lome for a week and no-one has approached me. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Togo lift Adebayor ban over bonuses May 27, 2007
LOME: The Togolese Football Federation (TFT) have lifted a suspension imposed on Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor (pic) along with two team-mates in March. The TFT announced on Thursday that the sanctions on Adebayor, Kader Cougbadja and Nibombe Dare would be lifted in the higher interests of the nation and of football which are today s factors in reconciliation and national unity. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
