Togo news update
Here are some recent news updates from Togo:
Politics
- Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé has been re-elected for a fourth term, winning 58.8% of the vote in the February 2020 presidential election. (Source: BBC News)
- The opposition has rejected the election results, citing irregularities and calling for a re-run. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Economy
- Togo's economy has been growing steadily, with a GDP growth rate of 4.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
- The government has launched a plan to develop the country's infrastructure, including roads, ports, and energy projects. (Source: African Development Bank)
Health
- Togo has reported an outbreak of cholera, with over 1,000 cases and 20 deaths reported as of March 2020. (Source: WHO)
- The government has launched a vaccination campaign against yellow fever, which has been reported in several regions of the country. (Source: Togo News Agency)
Sports
- Togo's national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: CAF)
- The country has also produced several top athletes, including sprinter Murielle Ahouré, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. (Source: IAAF)
Other news
- Togo has been affected by a severe drought, which has impacted agriculture and food security in the country. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization)
- The government has launched a campaign to promote sustainable tourism, with a focus on cultural and eco-tourism. (Source: Togo Tourism Board)
Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news updates from Togo, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.