The Togolese diaspora plays a crucial role in the country’s economic development through annual remittances. These funds represent a major source of financing, often surpassing official development assistance and foreign direct investment. But what is the real impact of these remittances on Togolese families and the national economy? How are these funds used, and what […]
Despite existing laws, particularly the Protocol on Free Movement, the Right of Residence, and Establishment, governing the free movement of persons and goods within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),the reality is quite different. An attempt to cross some land borders within the ECOWAS region is enough proof. Aliou* is a Nigerien, […]
The development of African cities came about as a result of one particular social factor: commerce. This reality is highlighted in a Dialogue Migration interview with Dr. Anoumou Kouassi Rodolphe, a researcher and lecturer at the Regional Centre for Excellence for Sustainable African Cities (Centre d’Excellence Régional sur les Villes Durables en Afrique -CERViDA-DOUNEDON)) and […]
Zongo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lomé, Togo has undergone a spectacular transformation since 1979, when its population was estimated at only 1,400 inhabitants. Today, this emblematic neighborhood faces rapid urbanisation, reflecting the dynamics of large African cities. The most recent census reveals that Grand Lomé (the largest urban area in Togo) now has […]
Togo, a fast-growing nation in West Africa, is currently asserting itself as a facilitator in the area of international mobility. As a result of bold reforms in visa delivery, the country is attracting a growing number of foreign investors, tourists and professionals. This dynamic is part of a strategic vision driven by the Togolese authorities […]
Chad was the guest of honour at the 29th edition of the Ouagadougou Pan-African Film and Television Festival (FESPACO), which was held from 22 February to 1 March 2025. The Chadian delegation was proud to officially open the event, seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen brotherly relations between two nations that have long lived […]
