Togo Faces Rising Al-Qaeda Dangers
Togo’s Terrorism Challenges Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dassy, recently reported in an interview that al-Qaeda’s affiliated group, Jamaa Nusrat ul Islam Wa al Muslimin (JNIM), has been responsible for at least 54 civilian deaths this year. His comments to Reuters mark one of the few times government officials have openly acknowledged the increasing threats of […]
The US requires a presence in the Sahel, and Togo is ready to assist.
As Congress gears up to discuss the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the US has significant chances to enhance its strategic ties in Africa—something that could shape regional stability for many years ahead. West Africa is particularly critical in this context. This year, General Michael Langley, the African commander, issued a grave warning about terrorist […]
Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report
Amnesty International said in a report released Wednesday, ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for later this month, that Togolese authorities have cracked down on the media and prevented civilians from gathering to peacefully protest. He said that In its annual report on human rights around the world, Amnesty International notes that two Togolese newspapers were […]