Do you want to study in the United States? You are invited to the Sub Saharan African EducationUSA HBCU showcase on April 14, 2021. The Showcase will be live here on the EducationUSA Africa Connection Facebook page! Please registrations are until March 31
http://bit.ly/studentregHBCU Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: EducationUSA, HBCU, registrations, study in the United States
His Excellency The Ambassador of the USA to Togo for the official Handover of Medical Materials And Equipment for Golfe, Agoe-Nyive And Ave Districts February 1, 2021 at 3:00pm Gmt Your excellency, Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health Care; Secretary General of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, USAID | Tags: AmplifyPF project, COVID-19, health, Minister of Health, Togo, USAID, USAID-funded
Statement by Ambassador Eric Stromayer On January 6, a mob descended on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. in an effort to prevent the U.S. Congress from certifying November’s presidential election results. It was a disturbing sight and an affront to our electoral processes and rule of law. Violence to resolve political issues is unjustifiable in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Embassy Lome, Statement
The Public Affairs Section is pleased to share with you the 2020 Student Mobility Facts and Figures document for Togo which reflects the 2020 Open Doors data. Togo had a 13.2% increase in the number of students studying in the United States, the first increase in two years. In addition, Togo experienced a 35.3% increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, Fact Sheets, News, Political Affairs, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Facts and Figures, Open Doors 2020, Student Mobility, Togo
On Tuesday December 08, 2020, Ambassador Stromayer officially launched the English Access micro-scholarship program at APET la Promotion school in Kpalimé for 45 deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, selected from colleges and high schools in the city of Kpalimé and its surroundings. For a period of two years, this intensive program will train these ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Access program, Kpalimé, Launch, Martin Luther King school
From November 16 to 22, 2020, the United States’ Embassy in Togo is celebrating International Education Week, this year under the theme: Engaged. Resilient. Global. Despite the unprecedented turmoil we have experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs remains engaged with the international community, resilient and determined to support U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: celebrating International Education Week, EducationUSA, Embassy, study opportunities, Togo
As of October 14, there were 1983 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 51 deaths, 459 active cases, and 1473 recovered. These numbers are regularly updated on the Government of Togo’s COVID-19
website . Having noted that infected persons have had many contacts, and in order to prevent this spread from increasing further in the populations of certain ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of September 22, there were 1683 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 41 deaths, 352 active cases, and 1290 recovered. These numbers are regularly updated on the Government of Togo’s COVID-19
website . Having noted that the infected persons have had many contacts, and in order to prevent this spread from increasing further in the populations of certain, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of August 30, there were 1396 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 27 deaths, 373 active cases, and 996 recovered. On August 24, the Government of Togo imposed a curfew in Sokodé (211 miles north of Lomé) and in the neighboring cities of Tchamba (19 miles east of Sokodé) and Adjengré (27 miles south). These measures are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of August 23 there were 1277 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 27 deaths, 340 active cases, and 910 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on the Government of Togo’s COVID-19
website . On August 6, 2020, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State issued a Level 3 Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of August 16, there were 1147 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 27 deaths, 277 active cases, and 843 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on the
Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . We remind all U.S. citizens of the current Level 3 Health Advisory for Togo recommending against travel; U.S. citizens who choose to travel or to remain in Togo during the COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Reconsider travel to Togo due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Togo due to COVID-19. Togo has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of August 3, there were 976 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 19 deaths, 294 active cases, and 663 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or someone you know ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of July 15, there were 740 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 15 deaths, 191 active cases, and 534 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or someone you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of July 9, there were 695 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 15 deaths, 205 active cases, and 475 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or someone you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
2020 July 4th Speech Ambassador Eric Stromayer Happy July 4! As with all other holidays that have taken place this year, sadly the effects of the Coronavirus have prevented our traditional celebrations of the 244th U.S. Independence Day. Despite the negative impacts of this illness around the world, we continue to persevere. I am convinced ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 244th U.S. Independence Day, Ambassador, Declaration of Independence, July 4, speech
As of July 1, there were 661 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 14 deaths, 233 active cases, and 414 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or someone you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
As of June 24, there were 583 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 14 deaths, 177 active cases, and 392 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
As of June 18, there were 547 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 13 deaths, 181 active cases, and 353 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
As of June 11, there were 524 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 13 deaths, 240 active cases, and 271 recovered. These statistics are regularly updated on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of June 5, there were 465 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 13 deaths, 239 recovered and 213 active cases. These statistics are regularly updated in French on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of May 29, there were 422 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 13 deaths, 197 recovered and 212 active cases. These statistics are updated regularly in French on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 page . The Government of Togo has one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that you or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As of May 22, there were 354 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 12 deaths, 118 recovered and 224 active cases. These statistics are regularly updated in French on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The Government of Togo is using one phone number, 111, for all questions regarding COVID-19. Do not hesitate to call this number if you believe that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Visas | Tags: Consular Info, COVID-19
As of April 29, there were 116 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with nine deaths, 65 recovered and 42 active cases. These statistics are constantly updated in French on
the Government of Togo’s COVID-19 website . The newest cases show more geographical spread along several towns along the western border with Ghana and in the Savannes Region in Cinkassé and Dapaong. While most ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend my congratulations to the Togolese people on the 60th anniversary of your independence. As COVID-19 spreads to all corners of the globe, we are coming together more than ever to confront this global challenge. We appreciate Togo’s continued attention to stamping out ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 60th anniversary, Independence Day, Togo
Location: Lome, Togo Event: As of April 15, 2020, the
Togo Ministry of Health confirmed four additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases in Togo to 81 with no more reported deaths. As of April 11, 2020, all major cities in Togo, including Lome, have restrictions on passengers in taxis and on moto taxis. Inter-regional movement restrictions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lome Togo Event: On April 7, 2020 the Government of Togo confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Togo, bringing the total cases since March 6 to 65. Of the 13 new cases, five are in the city of SOKODE, which indicate that COVID-19 is spreading through community transmission in this city. In an effort ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lome, Togo Event: Current Status of Passport Applications Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State is limiting its passport operations. Effective April 2, the Department of State has further limited routine passport and citizenship services overseas. For U.S. citizens in Togo, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Passports
Location: Lome, Togo Event: On March 26, the Government of Togo issued a 14-day ban on any passenger disembarking in Togo. Upon the lifting of this ban, all incoming passengers to Lome International Airport will be quarantined for a period of 14 to 21 days at a government hotel with basic accommodations. The U.S. Embassy Lome ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Lome, Togo Event: The Government of Togo announced a nighttime, nationwide curfew between 8 PM and 6 AM, beginning Thursday, April 2, for the next three months, with reduced official working hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens who are staying in Togo during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lome, Togo Event: The Department of State issued a Global
Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19 on March 19. The U.S. Embassy Lome urges U.S. citizens who want to return to the United States to depart Togo promptly. If you prefer to stay, then you should be prepared to remain in Togo for an indefinite period. We encourage ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lome, Togo Event: COVID-19 update (March 26, 2020) Ethiopian Airlines continues direct flights from Togo to the United States at this time. Flights to Houston depart Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at noon. Flights to Newark depart Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday at noon. If you have traveled to Europe, China, or Iran in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
In order to limit the risk of exposure to and/or transmission of corona-virus among our workforce, Embassy Lome is operating with a skeletal staff and remote teleworking beginning Tuesday, March 24. Continue to check our website for the latest updates on our operating status.”. This is a necessary precaution due solely to the current pandemic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Emergency Services, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, Embassy Lome
Location: Lome, Togo Event: On March 20, 2020, the Government of Togo announced travel restrictions on entry into the cities of Lome, Tsevie, Kpalime, and Sokode, with checkpoints on the national road N1 in Tsevie, as well as on the tollroad N2 from Aneho and on the national road N5 (Kpalime Road). Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Lome, Togo Event:
The Togo Ministry of Health confirmed twelve cases of COVID-19 in Togo. The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. We are not aware of any current restrictions by the government of Togo on departing or transit travelers to the United States. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Lome, Togo Event: The Togo Ministry of Health confirmed nine cases of COVID-19 in Togo. The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak the Peace Corps are in the process of evacuating their Volunteers from Togo. Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
Together the world will defeat theCoronavirus pandemic To date the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than 110 countries around the world, including the United States of America and Togo. This global pandemic has infected more than 200,000 people and killed at least 10,000. When the world is going through a difficult situation, the rapid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, pandemic, Togo
By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: applicants, appointments, Consular notification, Coronavirus spread risks, Immigrant, non-immigrant visa, visa
As of March 18, 2020, the United States Embassy in Lome has canceled routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. If you have a medical or other urgent reason to request a visa, please write ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification
On March 13, 2020, the Public Affairs Section and the community of Ahepe in Yoto2 celebrated Women History Month to highlight the importance of women in the society through female entrepreneurship, technology, and science. The Public Affairs Officer, Tiffany Miller, Ambassador’s Spouse Susmita Dastidar, the Mayor Ayawavi Aziadekey, and MWF Kossiwa Tsipoaka all in turn ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, Environment, Events, News, Science & Tech, YALI | Tags: Ahepe, Celebrating, women History month, Yoto2
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo (March 6, 2020) Location: Lome, Togo Event: On March 6, 2020, the Togo Ministry of Health announced one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lome. Actions to Take: Consult the
CDC website for the most up-to-date information. For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
Press release (PDF215KB) Presidential Elections in Togo Lomé, February 26, 2020—The United States congratulates the people of Togo on their peaceful elections. We encourage the Independent National Election Commission (CENI) to work constructively with all sides to address any claims of election day irregularities. A step the government of Togo could take to increase transparency is to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Presidential Elections, Press release, Togo
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Lome, Togo – February 18, 2020 Location: Land borders with Togo Event: Presidential elections will take place in Togo on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Togo’s land borders with neighboring countries — Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso — will be closed for 24 hours on election day. Actions to Take: Avoid overland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Non Immigrant Visas, Security & Emergency Messages, Visas | Tags: China, suspended
On January 25, 2020, the Great Meeting Hall of Aneho City Hall hosted the conference called “How Women Rise” organized by GAAT (Global Alumni Association of Togo) and supported by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy. The audience of about 300 participants included students, teachers and business women from Aneho, Anfoin and surroundings. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges
The US Embassy in Togo organized a special information session on studies at Lane Community College in the United States on January 16, 2020, as part of the visit of the. This session called “Parent’s Night” allowed participants to familiarize themselves with the conditions of admission to American universities, the opportunities, the registration procedures and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Information, Lane Community, studies, Togo
The University of Kara organized on January 15, 2020, a day of tribute to the Reverend Martin Luther King, an emblematic figure in the struggle for the cause of black Americans and a tireless defender of non-violence. The event was attended by faculty members, administrative and technical staff, and a crowd of students. Speaking at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Martin Luther King, pays, tribute, University of Kara
There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Review your personal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
vacancy announcement FOR A Medical Officer The United States Peace Corps / Togo is seeking to enter into a Personal Services Contract with an individual for the above position. OPEN TO: All interested eligible and qualified candidates POSITION: Medical Officer OPENING DATE: December 9, 2019 CLOSING DATE: December 30, 2019 STATUS: Full time ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Medical Officer, Vacancy Announcement
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will deliver a speech at the 2019 American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee at 11:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 11, 2019. You may watch the the speech LIVE on
Facebook .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Two training workshops on citizen control of public action enabled some 100 people, including young leaders of associations, prefects and recently elected mayors and municipal councilors, to understand the basics of municipal budget preparation and existing control mechanisms in order to increase citizen participation, transparency and good governance at the local level. At the opening ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: citizen control, Project, promotes accountability, public action, PVE, Savanes Region
In order to strengthen its partnership with civil society organizations upcountry a team from PAS Lomé held a working session with the leaders of “Dimension Humaine”, an organization promoting women’s rights in the Central and Kara regions. The working session allowed the PAS team to understand the organization’s areas of intervention and the strategic objectives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Education, embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: builds, country, partnership network, PAS Lome
The Public Affairs Officer met with the High Muslim Clergy of Sokode during a courtesy visit to the home of the late Spiritual Leader of Muslims in Togo. The purpose of the visit was to offer condolences to the family following the death of the spiritual leader last month. The PAO also took the opportunity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Hight Muslim Clergy, Meets, PAO Miller, Peace and Social Cohesion, reinforce, Sokode
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How to apply to Diversity (DV) Program 2021 DV 2021 Program Tips Assistance: U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo (+228) 2261 5470
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Visas
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks CVE Workshop Hotel Onomo, September 5, 2019 Mr. Yark Damehane, Minister of Security and Civil Protection Minister of Territorial Administration Minister of Social Affairs Representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen In June, at the Dapaong conference on social cohesion, we recalled that violent extremism threatens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Committee, Fight Against, Hotel ONOMO, Inter-ministerial, Prevention, Remarks, Violent Extremism
Au cause d’un dollar qui est en hausse, le taux de change entre le franc de l’Afrique de l’ouest et le dollar augmente de 590 CFA à 620 CFA en dollar le 13 septembre 2019. On peut payer pour les services consulaires avec les dollars ou les francs. On peut payer pour les services citoyens, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Due to the increasing value of the dollar, the African Financial Community-West Africa rate will increase to 620 CFA for one USD from its current rate of 590 CFA on Friday, September 13. Either US dollars or CFA may be used to pay for consular services. Credit cards may be used for US citizen services only, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Chief of Mission Residence, August 23, 2019 M.G Damehame Yark, Minister of Security and Civil protection Representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations Partners Colleagues Honored guests Fellow volunteers and friends Ladies and gentlemen Good morning and thank you all for coming. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Stromayer, Remarks, Swearing-In Ceremony
“The United States of America will celebrate the 243rd anniversary of its independence on July 4. Ambassador Eric Stromayer gave a reception in Lomé on June 27, 2019 to celebrate the event. The reception brought together 300 guests including Togo’s minister of Foreign Affairs, members of the National Assembly, the diplomatic corps and international organizations, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks U.S. Independence Day Celebration 2019 Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, representative of the Togolese Government Your Excellencies the Ministers Honourable Members of the National Assembly Ambassadors Eminent representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations Respectful administrative, religious and traditional authorities Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening and thank you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Celebration 2019, Remarks, Stromayer, U.S. Independence Day
Location: Land borders with Togo Event: Local elections in Togo on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Togo’s land borders with neighboring countries – Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Benin – will be closed. Please plan your travel accordingly. Actions to Take: Avoid overland travel to or from Togo on Sunday, June 30. Monitor local media for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
US Ambassador to Togo Eric Stromayer, Security Minister Yark Damehame, and Prefect Tone Douti Yendoukoa opened the conference “Preventing Violent Extremism through Social Cohesion” on June 18. Organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Togolese government, this meeting brought together about 100 representatives of the police, gendarmerie, administration, village development committees, women’s and youth groups ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, embassy, Events, News | Tags: Dapaong, Preventing, Social Cohesion, Togo, Violent Extremism
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks Social Enterprise Conference June 6, 2018 Ecobank Pan-African Center Mister the Prime Minister Mister the Minister of Commerce Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Group Executive of Commercial Bank for Ecobank ETI Mister the CEO of Alaffia Heads of industry and business Members of the diplomatic corps Dear panelists Honored ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches
Lome, Togo – On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the United States Government, through its International Development Agency (USAID) organized an official launch ceremony for a five-year family planning project called AmplifyPF. This project will be implemented in four countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Togo. In his speech, the Ambassador of the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, USAID | Tags: Launches, Project, Regional Family Planning, Togo, USAID
Togo took one major step closer to becoming a regional leader in the promotion of social entrepreneurship last week when it hosted the second international conference on social enterprises and corporate social responsibility. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the Government of Togo’s National Council on Youth Employment, the pan-african bank Ecobank, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Creating, Ecobank, new ecosystem, Social Entrepreneurs, social responsibility, Togo
The “Laurels of Impact Journalism” sponsored this year by the embassies of France and Germany, UNDP and the Institut des Sciences de l’Information, de la Communication et des Arts (ISICA) released its final results during an award ceremony at the University of Lomé on May 25. Candidates submitted 76 productions in total, including 38 for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News | Tags: journalists, rewarded, Togo, University of Lome
By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Park Pendjari, Northern Benin Event: On May 1, two Western tourists and their guide disappeared in Park Pendjari, in northern Benin. Actions to Take: Avoid the park complex, to include Parks Pendjari and W and adjacent hunting zones. Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin +(229) 21-30-75-00
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The American Corner at the University of Lome in Togo hosted a workshop April 29-20 for a dozen American Spaces coordinators from eight Francophone countries in the region. The objective was to share best practices and develop new techniques to integrate STEM education into programming at the American Corners. The Regional Public Engagement Specialists (REPS) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: American Corner, American Spaces Coordinators, STEM Workshop, University of Lome, West Africa
Location: Land borders with Benin Event: National legislative elections in Benin on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Benin’s land borders with neighboring countries, including Togo, may be closed. Please plan your travel accordingly. Actions to Take: Avoid overland travel to Benin on Sunday, April 28. Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Lomé, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The 2018-2019 edition of the Togo Nationwide English Clubs Competition (ECC) held its grand finale April 17 in Lome. More than 400 students, teachers, parents, and guests gathered at the Hotel 2 Fevrier in downtown Lome to watch the final event of the annual competition, in which eight teams from all the academic regions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, English Language Learning, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: competition, English Clubs, Grand Finale, Hotel 2 Fevrier, TETO
AMBASSADOR STROMAYER REMARKS GRAND FINALE OF ENGLISH CLUBS COMPETITION HOTEL 2 FEVRIER APRIL 17, 2019, 2:00 PM Monsieur the Regional Director of Education, Representative of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Monsieur the President of the Togolese English Teachers Organization Monsieur the Director General of the Hotel 2 Fevrier Monsieur the Representative of Ecobank ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: 2Fevrier, English Club, TETO, Togo
Eric Stromayer presented his credentials April 11 to the President of the Togolese Republic, Faure E. Gnassingbé, in his capacity as the newest Ambassador of the United States of America to the Togolese Republic. Eric Stromayer is the 22nd head of the U.S. diplomatic delegation to Togo since Leland Barrows (1960-1961), and succeeds David Gilmour ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News | Tags: Credentials, New U.S. Ambassador, Presents, Togo
From 12 to 14 March 2019, a capacity-building workshop for the design of radio programs on trafficking in persons and exploitation was held at the Cristal Hotel in Kpalimé. This activity brought together journalists from the most active radio stations in areas particularly affected by the phenomenon of trafficking and exploitation of persons. Also participating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, TTIP | Tags: Africa, Cristal Hotel, exploitation, Kpalimé, Migration, Regional Program, Togo, trafficking
The U.S. Embassy and the Government of Togo have agreed to enter into a partnership to support young social entrepreneurs in Togo. The agreement was signed March 25 on the margins of a workshop organized by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section to promote the concept of social enterprises, which are broadly defined as organizations that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Business, Education, embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Embassy, National Council, New Resource Center, Social Entrepreneurs, Togo, Youth Employment
As part of its celebration of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Togo on March 22 kicked off a new initiative aimed at helping Togolese women of all ages overcome obstacles in their personal and professional lives. The initiative, titled “How Women Rise,” includes a series of conferences in multiple cities spotlighting a cross-section ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Art & Culture, Education, embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, Public Affairs, YALI | Tags: Alumni, exchange program, Obstacles, Togolese, women
Lome, March 22, 2019 —As part of the Partnership Program between the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) and the Republic of Togo, U.S. military forces and U.S. government disaster relief specialists partnered with the National Civil Protection Agency (ANPC) of the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection to organize a crisis simulation exercise testing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases | Tags: Capabilities, Improve Disaster, North Dakota National Guard, Response, Togo, U.S., Work Together
To celebrate Black History Month and the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the U.S. Embassy organized a traveling historical exhibit paired with a series of public music concerts in four major Togolese cities from Feb. 19-23. The concerts featured a selection of songs from the American civil rights era performed by Heather Maxwell, a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 February, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy honored Togolese youth who are following the example of Martin Luther King, the famous American peace and human rights activist, with a music concert and photo exhibit Feb. 21 in Sokode, the capital of the central region of Togo. A packed crowd of over 300 people attended the event, including local authorities, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Togo celebrated black history month with a concert and photo exhibit inspired by the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. that took place Feb. 19 at the residence of U.S. Ambassador to Togo David Gilmour. The concert featured a selection of songs from the American civil rights era performed by Heather ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: American civil rights, Black History Month, celebrates, change makers, Concert, Gilmour, now
Ambassador Remarks Martin Luther King Exhibit & Concert CMR February 19, 2019, 1800 – 2000 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good evening and welcome. Tonight is a very special night for me and Judith, as it marks the last time we will host an event at the Ambassador’s residence. I am very happy and touched ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, embassy, Press Releases, Speeches
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS REGIONAL FINAL OF ENGLISH CLUBS COMPETITION UNIVERSITY OF LOME AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 13, 2019 @ 2 PM Madame the Vice President of the University Monsieur the Regional Director of Education for Lome Golfe Monsieur the President of TETO Honored teachers and inspectors of English Dear Parents Students First of all, I would like ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, embassy, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Gilmour, competition, English Clubs, learn English, Regional final, Remarks, TETO, University of Lome
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Conference ETI Conference Center February 9, 2019 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure for me to be with you for the opening ceremony of this conference. I was fortunate enough to have participated in the first TEDxTokoin conference in 2017, and I am very pleased to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: embassy, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Speeches
Closing Ceremony of Nenyo City Good Governance Initiative Prefecture of Zio February 9, 2019 Monsieur the Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization, and Local Collectives Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director General of ANASAP Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Monsieur the Mayor Representatives of the diplomatic corps Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Speeches
U.S., Government of Togo Sign Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program February 14, 2019 Lome, February 14, 2019— The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Togo today signed the new $35 million MCC Togo Threshold Program to support economic growth and reduce poverty. MCC Vice President for Administration and Finance and Acting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: MCC
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Conference ETI Conference Center February 9, 2019 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure for me to be with you for the opening ceremony of this conference. I was fortunate enough to have participated in the first TEDxTokoin conference in 2017, and I am very pleased to have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Opening Remarks, TEDx Conference, Togo
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS REGIONAL FINAL OF ENGLISH CLUBS COMPETITION UNIVERSITY OF LOME AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 13, 2019 @ 2 PM Madame the Vice President of the University Monsieur the Regional Director of Education for Lome Golfe Monsieur the President of TETO Honored teachers and inspectors of English Dear Parents Students First of all, I would ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, English Clubs Competition, Regional final, Remarks, TETO, Togo
Ambassador’s Remarks Launch of LJI Journalism Competition February 6, 2019 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Ambassador of France Monsieur the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Togo Madame the Director of ISICA Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador’s, competition, journalism, Launch, LJI, Remarks
Ambassador’s Remarks VOA Launch Ceremony December 14, 2018 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director of Radio Lome Madame the Director of ISICA Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for your presence at this historic ceremony. It ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador’s, Remarks, Togo, VOA Launch Ceremony
The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Embassy of France, the United Nations Development Program, and Togo’s journalism school, ISICA, launched the second edition of “Les Lauriers du Journalisme d’Impact au Togo,” (LJI) a competition to reward and encourage quality journalism in Togo. Ambassador David Gilmour of the United States, Mactar Fall, resident director of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: competition, Embassy, journalism, sponsored, strengthens democracy, Togo
Location: Border region north and northeast of Dapaong Event: Due to recent activities of armed extremist groups in adjacent areas of southeast Burkina Faso, including attacks on a military vehicles, a school, and a car carrying U.S. citizens, the Chief of Mission has restricted U.S. government personnel from travelling in the border region north and northeast ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
After almost three years of negotiations, Voice of America began broadcasting on its own frequency in Togo, FM 102.3. VOA will provide Togolese audiences with a trusted source of credible information about world events, as well as help more Togolese learn English, a critical development goal. Ambassador David Gilmour flipped the switch that officially launched ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Events
Environmental awareness Training in schools. Waste is money “, says students at the launching ceremony of ” Initiation of Young Students and Sustainable Management of Solid Waste “at Lycée D’Agoe Center this morning December 12, 2018. It was in the presence of the Commercial and Political Attaché of the US Embassy, Mr. Ryan Ballow ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Events
The first-ever high-level conference on Open Data in Togo took place Nov. 30 in Lomé. It was organized by the US Embassy, the United Nations Development Program, the European Union and the Minodoo technology collective, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. The aim was to promote greater awareness of the potential of Open ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Ministry of Digital Economy, United Nations Development Program
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Open Data Conference Hotel 2 Fevrier November 30, 2018 Madame the Minister of the Digital Economy Monsieur the Coordinator of the UN System in Togo Madame the Ambassador of the European Union Representatives of different Ministries Members of the diplomatic corps Representatives of international organizations Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen It is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Digital Economy, European Union, UN System in Togo
Location: Lomé, principally the neighborhood of Bé, south of the airport, and possibly elsewhere in Togo. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Thursday, November 29, Saturday, December 1, Monday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 4. Opposition parties intend to protest Government of Togo national legislative elections planned for December 20. Actions to Take: Avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Remarks by Ambassador Gilmour Opening ceremony of 4th Regional HIV Meeting on Key Populations Hotel 02 Fevrier, Lome, Togo Wednesday November 28, 1700 Minster of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Togo Representative of the Director of UNAIDS West and Central Africa Director General of the West African Health Organization Executive Secretary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: HIV Meeting, Minister of Health, Populations, UNAIDS
Improving access to quality education is one of Embassy Lome’s top mission priorities. International Education Week 2018 was an opportunity to showcase the wide array of programs that the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is using to improve education, especially in the realm of English and STEM education. Throughout the course of the week, PAS ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Ambassador, Celebrating, International Education Week, PAO, PAS Lome, Togo
The U.S. Embassy has been at the forefront of efforts to promote peace and social cohesion in Sokode following the eruption of violence that occurred in 2017. The latest initiative, entitled “Youth of Sokode on the Move for Social Cohesion,” was officially launched by Ambassador Gilmour during a ceremony at the Library and Cultural Center ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Togo | Tags: CLAC, Embassy, Promotes, Social Cohesion, Sokode
Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony: Youth on the Move for Social Cohesion in Sokode CLAC, Sokode Friday, November 16, 2018 Monsieur the Minister Monsieur the Prefect Monsieur the Mayor Monsieur the Spirtual Chief Monsieur the Imam of Sokode Monsieur the representative of GIZ Monsieur the country manager of Catholic Relief services Monsieur the Director ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Move, Opening Ceremony, Remarks, Social Cohesion, Sokode, Youth
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS OPENING OF ENGLISH CLUBS WORKSHOP Monsieur the Regional Director of Education Monsieur the Chief Inspector of English Honored teachers and inspectors of English Parents Students It is a great pleasure to be here with you today to open this workshop. I will keep my remarks brief but I just want to say ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, English Language Learning, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, English Clubs Workshop, Remarks
Remarks Launch of English ACCESS Scholarship Program Dapaong, November 14, 2018 Salutations, Good afternoon, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today, for the launch of the English Access program here in the city of Dapaong. I am not on my first visit here and each time, I have always ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Dapaong, David Gilmour’s, English ACCESS Scholarship, Launching, Remarks, students, Togolese
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Africa, Ambassador Tibor Nagy, traveled to Lomé, Togo November 1-2 to preside over a meeting of American Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires from 16 countries in the region. The Chiefs of Mission Conference was held at the U.S. Embassy and included the heads of the U.S. diplomatic missions of Benin, Burkina Faso, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Tibor Nagy, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Africa
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Forum PanAfricain de la Jeunesse October 16, 2018 Centre Monseigneur Pierre SESHIE Thank you for the warm welcome. I am very happy to be with you to discuss social entrepreneurship. This is a subject that is especially relevant for you, the youth. By 2050 Africa is expected to have nearly 1 billion ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Jeunesse, PanAfricain, Remarks, social enterprise
A new speedboat donated by the U.S. Government to the Togolese Navy will help keep Togo’s waters safe and secure. The Defender-class speedboat, also called a Respond Boat, was officially handed over by Ambassador David Gilmour during a ceremony at the Lomé Naval Base on Oct.12. Also in attendance were the Chief of General Staff ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Our Ocean | Tags: aritime Security, delivery, New Boat Strengthens, Togo, Togolese Navy, U.S. Government
Address by His Excellency David Gilmour, Ambassador of the United States of America at the official delivery of Defender patrol boat to the Togolese Navy Monsieur le Chef d’Etat Major Général des Forces Armées Togolaises, Monsieur le Représentant du Ministre de la Défense et des Anciens Combattants, Monsieur le Directeur Général du Port Autonome de ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Defender patrol boat, delivery, Remarks, Togolese Navy
Alaffia, a Togolese-American body care company, received the State Department’s top honor for its efforts to empower women in Togo. Under Secretary of State David Hale and Assistant Secretary of State Manisha Singh presented Alaffia co-founders Olowo-n’djo Tchala and Prairie Rose Hyde with the 2018 Award for Corporate Excellence in Women’s Economic Empowerment at a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Political Affairs | Tags: Company, Excellence, Prize for Corporate, State Department’s, Togolese-American
Past recipients of U.S. Government Exchange programs in Togo gathered Friday, September 28 to share ideas, connect, and establish mentoring relations among members, including the older generation and the younger one which is mainly composed of YALI fellows. Several activities in the program including a blood drive in collaboration with the National blood drive center ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Events, News, YALI | Tags: Exchange Programs
On September 26, Ambassador David Gilmour signed funding agreements for ten Self Help program projects. The Ambassador told the recipients, “The purpose of the Special Fund for Self-Help is to encourage communities to improve their living conditions in the fields of economy, health, and social well-being, through projects they implement themselves. ” This year, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: community projects, grants, Self-Help Program
The citizens of Zio, a prefecture of 300,000 people 30 minutes north of Lome, are now able to easily report problems to local authorities, thanks to an innovative application called “Nenyo City” developed by a group of young Togolese software developers and financed by the U.S. Embassy. On September 27, 2018, the Embasy’s Deputy Chief ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, embassy, Events, News, YALI | Tags: Helps Improve, Innovative Technology
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 28, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Dear members of the diplomatic corps Dear members of the network of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to my home tonight. It has become something of a tradition to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI | Tags: FAIEJ, Fulbright, Global Alumni Association of Togo, Humphrey, Prefect of Zio, YALI
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 28, 2018 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Director of FAIEJ Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Dear members of the diplomatic corps Dear members of the network of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Speeches, YALI | Tags: FAIEJ, Fulbright, Global Alumni Association of Togo, Humphrey, Prefect of Zio, YALI
Deputy Chief of Mission Michael DeTar Remarks Launching of Nenyo City Good Governance Initiative Prefecture of Zio September 27, 2018 Mister Prefect of Zio Mister Mayor of Tsevie Representatives of the diplomatic corps Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning and thank you all for being here. Today marks an important step forward in the evolution ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Good Governance, Initiative, Launching
Voice of America (VOA) will soon begin broadcasting over the Togolese airwaves, thanks to an agreement signed September 25 between U.S. Ambassador David Gilmour (representing the Broadcasting Board of Governors) and Willybrond Télou Pitalounani, president of Togo’s High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC). Voice of America is the U.S. government’s international radio and television ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: airwaves, Togo, VOA
Lomé, September 25, 2018- The Embassy of the United States in Togo, in collaboration with the US Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Program (DOJ / OPDAT), closed the national extension program of the Procedures Manual on Narcotic Drugs in Togo today. Launched in May, the series of workshops gathered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Anti-Drug, Close, Handbook, Manual, Narcotic Drugs, Nation-wide, Roll-out, Togo
Ambassador’s Remarks VOA Signing Ceremony September 25, 2018 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director of Radio Lome Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a tremendous pleasure for me to be with you today. Today’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Ambassador’s, HAAC, Remarks, Signing Ceremony, Togo, VOA
Ambassador Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market September 5, 2018 at 10 AM Madame the Minister of Trade Madame the coordinator of AWEP Togo Mesdames, the members of theTogo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Speeches, Trade | Tags: Ambassador, AWEP, Boutique, Cacavelli Market, inauguration, Remarks
On August 31, the US Ambassador to Togo was in Sokode for the English learning award ceremony for 45 students of the region. These students from disadvantaged backgrounds and selected on the basis of academic merit, benefited from a scholarship program funded by the US State Department allowing them to benefit from two years of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Access program, Official closing
On August 30, Ambassador Gilmour presided at the launching ceremony of an educational campaign against human trafficking in the Central Region of Togo in the presence of local political, religious, military, and civil society leaders, as well as Regional Director of Education. The event took place on the premises of the NGO Creuset in Sokode ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Education, embassy, Events, Human Rights, News, TTIP | Tags: CLAC, launch to fight
Remarks for Ambassador Comic book launch event August 30, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect Madame the coordinator of RELUTET Monsieur the Director of CREUSET Traditional chiefs Members of the community Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, I am deeply honored to join with you today as we launch a new educational awareness campaign against human ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, TTIP | Tags: lunch event, RELUTET
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Robotics Camp Opening Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 Madame the Minister of the Digital Economy Monsieur the Director of ESIBA Dear partners Dear participants Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure to be with you this morning for this groundbreaking event, which I believe is the first of its kind ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Opening, Robotics Camp
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Festival of Ayiza Prefecture of Zio August 18, 2018 Monsieur le prefet Honorable traditional Chiefs Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am extremely honored to be with you for the festival of Ayiza. First of all, I would like to thank the Prefect for inviting me, and for his great collaboration over ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Festival of Ayiza, Prefect, Prefecture of Zio, Tsevie
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Chief of Mission Residence, August 17, 2018 Monsieur the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inter-african Cooperation Monsieur the Minister of Primary, Secondary Education and Professional Training Monsieur the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Water Madame the Minister of Community Development Madame the Minister of Social Action and Women’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Swearing-In
On Aug. 8 Ambassador Gilmour officially opened a three-day workshop for Togolese journalists on countering fake news. Twenty-five prominent journalists from throughout Togo attended the workshop, which will provide a global look at the fake news phenomenon, and provide concrete strategies to help journalists discern real from fake news. The workshops were led by journalists ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, YALI | Tags: Embassy Launches, Public Affairs Section
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks at Opening Ceremony of Countering Fake News Workshop Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Monsieur the Minister of Communication Dear members of the press Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to be with you this morning for the opening of this important workshop. The subject of this workshop is misinformation – commonly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Countering, Fake News, Workshop
A high-powered delegation of executives from the supermarket chain Whole Foods Market visited Togo from July 30-Aug. 2 to explore ways to boost exports of organic products from Togo to the United States. Whole Foods Vice President Don Clark met with Togolese Prime Minister Komi Selom Klassou on Aug. 2, accompanied by U.S ambassador to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, News | Tags: Doing Good, Doing Well, Whole Foods Market
Twelve rural Togolese communities received financing for development projects thanks to the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund of the U.S. Embassy. Mr. Ryan Ballow, the charge d’affaires, handed over checks to representatives from each community during a ceremony at the Embassy. The funds will be used to spur community based development in the areas of agriculture, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Events, News | Tags: boosts, self-help fund
Ambassador Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market July 6, 2018 at 11 AM Madame la coordinatrice d’ AWEP Togo Mesdames, les membres du Togo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration of the new AWEP Foodies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Gilmour’s
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Opening Ceremony Afrofuturism Conference July 25, 2018 Canal Olympia Cinema Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Minister of Urbanism Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure to be with you this morning to open this conference. Six months ago, I was in this very same ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Government Offices, Speeches, YALI | Tags: Afrofuturism Conference, Ambassador's Gilmour
Remarks Ambassador Gilmour Mandela day cleaning activity July 21, 2018 – 0730 – 1100 AM Polyclinique de Tsévié et Monument de l’Union Monsieur the Prefet, Representative of the Director of ANASAP Colleagues from the U.S. Embassy. Dear exchange program Alumni, especially YALI fellows, Ladies and gentlemen, I should begin by saying Great Work! You ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Health Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI | Tags: Alumni, cleaning activity, exchange program, Mandela Day, Monument de l’Union, Polyclinique de Tsévié, YALI fellows
AMB Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market July 6, 2018 at 11 AM Madame la coordinatrice d’ AWEP Togo Mesdames, les membres du Togo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration of the new AWEP Foodies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador's Remarks, AWEP, Boutique, Cacavelli Market, inauguration
PAS Lome teamed up with the ministry of Culture, the German Cultural Institute, local cultural association Tre Kha, and the movie theater chain Canal Olympia to organize Togo’s first-ever conference on the theme of Afrofuturism. Afrofuturism is a concept first expressed in the works of African-American science fictions writers and musicians that holds that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Conference-Debate
Embassy Lome joined in the worldwide commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth by launching a day of community service in his honor. Staff from the Embassy, along with over 50 members of the Embassy’s exchange program alumni association, traveled to the city of Tsevie just north of Lome to spend the morning ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Environment, Events, News | Tags: ANASAP, Community Service, Embassy Celebrates, local government, Mandela Day, Togolese sanitation agency
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Independence Day celebration 2018 Hotel 2 Fevrier July 3, 2018 (Salutations according to protocol) Good evening and thank you for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Our celebration is possible thanks to the generous financial support of several private sector donors. Some are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 4th July, Remarks at 2018 Independence Day Celebration
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Independence Day celebration 2018 Hotel 2 Fevrier July 3, 2018 (Salutations according to protocol) Good evening and thank you for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Our celebration is possible thanks to the generous financial support of several private sector donors. Some are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 4th July, AGOA, Remarks at 2018 Independence Day Celebration
The U.S. Embassy teamed up with the tech collective Minodoo, a group of young coders and software developers, to organize a workshop June 14-17 aimed at putting technology at the service of local governance. The event, titled “Doonyenyo” (meaning “let’s do it together” in local dialect), took the form of a “hackathon” in which the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: Doonynyo, local governance, Minodoo, Technology in the service
The Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program kicked off its annual Africa Regional Meeting in Togo on June 4. U.S. Ambassador to Togo and the Togolese Environment Minister joined the GLOBE Implementation Office Director for an opening ceremony to commemorate a week of training on GLOBE protocols at the American Corner ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, Political Affairs, Science & Tech | Tags: program develops future, scientists
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Opening Ceremony G.L.O.B.E. Regional Meeting June 4, 2018 American Corner, University of Lome Monsieur the Minister of the Environment Monsieur the Minister of Health Monsieur the Minister of Education Monsieur the Coordinator of the GLOBE Program Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure for me to be with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, biology, chemistry, engineering, G.L.O.B.E., Opening Ceremony, Regional Meeting, robotics experiments, simple science
Remarks at Peace Corps Close of Service Novela Star Hotel May 31, 2018 Thank you. It’s a great pleasure to be here with you this morning. Let me begin by adding to the chorus of voices you will hear today thanking you for your service. Truly, on behalf of my whole staff at the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Close of Service, Novela Star Hotel
On May 31 the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ / OPDAT), organized a workshop to launch a four-week national extension program on the Drug Procedure Manual in Togo. The Manual is a “tool” that will be used by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, USAID | Tags: Best Practices, Fight Against Drugs, New Manual
Participants from five countries took part in the first-ever High Level International Conference on Social Businesses in Togo, organized by the U.S. Embassy in partnership with Ecobank and Alaffia. The event took place on May 11 at the state-of-the-art Ecobank conference center with 200 registered participants, 75 invited guests including government officials and business leaders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, News | Tags: government of Togo, social enterprises, support social entrepreneurs
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Social Enterprise Conference May 11, 2018 Ecobank Conference Center Ministers CEO of Ecobank Heads of industry and business Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It has become almost a cliché to say that we are living in a time of unprecedented challenges. Climate change, rising economic inequality and mass migration are just ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ecobank, Social Enterprise Conference
On May 4, the jury of the first edition of the “Lauriers du Journalisme d’Impact” awarded prizes to fifteen journalists in the “Print and Online Press”, “Radio” and “Television and Web TV” categories at a gala evening in Lomé. Representatives of the organizing institutions (United States, European Union, France, Germany, and the ISICA journalism school), ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Journalism Prize Rewards, Lauriers du Jounralisme d’Impact, Top Reporters
EducationUSA student advising service manned an information booth at Togo’s biggest annual college fair, held on the campus of the University of Lome from April 25-28. The opening ceremony of the event, presided over by the Minister of Higher Education, drew a who’s-who of VIPs from the government and the education sector and was covered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: College Fair Elite 2018, Education USA
Scott Massey, the 23 year old founder of
Heliponix , which fabricates high-tech home hydroponics systems, met Delia Diabangouaya, a young Togolese entrepreneur, while she was studying at Purdue University in 2017 as part of her Mandela Washington Fellowship. Delia is quality manager at
Choco Togo , the first chocolate production facility in Togo. Scott and Delia became ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Education, Events, News, YALI | Tags: hydroponic, innovations, low-cost, Mandela Washington Fellowship, Reciprocal Exchange
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo Location: Opposition-announced gathering points in Lome include: Lome, Mission catholique Adidogomé (northwest Lome) Lome, Totsi Pharmacie Nation (northern Lome) Lome, The beach in front of the hotel Sancta Maria (southern Lome) End point is opposite the College des Plateaux in the Casablanca neighborhood. Event: Opposition political parties intend ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Demonstration Alert, demonstrators, Opposition, U.S. Embassy Lome
On Saturday, April 21, the Embassy celebrated Earth Day 2018 with an “Eco-Jogging” activity. Eco-Jogging is an innovative concept that combines sports, civic participation, and environmentalism by challenging participants to pick up as much waste as they can while jogging a pre-determined distance. The event was financed by the Embassy and supported by the Club ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Environment, Events, News, Our Ocean | Tags: celebrated, Earth Day 2018, Eco-Jogging activity
On April 11 PAS Lome’s nine-month-long, nationwide English Clubs Competition culminated with the final event in Lome pitting the eight best teams in the country against each other for the title of best English Club. The objective of the English Clubs Competition, first launched in 2016 by PAS with support from the (RELO) and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Champions of English, English Clubs Competition
U.S. Ambassador to Togo David Gilmour announced that the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Board of Directors has given final approval to selection of Togo for an MCC « Threshold Program » (Programme de Seuil). The MCC Board took its decision during its April 3, 2018 meeting in Washington, DC. The $35 million Threshold Program for Togo is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Threshold Program
Location: Announced gathering points in Togo include: Lome, Mission catholique Adidogomé (northwest Lome) Lome, Totsi Pharmacie Nation (northern Lome) Lome, The beach in front of the hotel Sancta Maria Sancta Maria (southern Lome) Event: Demonstrations expected to take place Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – April 11, 12, and 14 – beginning in the morning and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
From March 21 to 22, 2018, American filmmaker and professional photographer Peregrine Olander trained Togolese journalists in Lomé on the use and marketing of social networks, in order to highlight their different outlets through the promotion of their productions. Ms. Ollander previously provided similar training for about twenty young entrepreneurs and social activists in Kpalimé, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: journalists, marketing, social media, trains, young entrepreneurs
On February 22, at the Alaffia Baguida Cultural Center, the celebration of Black History Month vibrated to the beat of jazz music, fabulously orchestrated by Togolese, Cameroonian and American musicians. The audience of nearly 150 guests came from all sectors of social life, including ministerial and diplomatic personalities and the alumni community. For over an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Alaffia Baguida, Alaffia Center, Ambassador David Gilmour, Black History Month, Cultural Center, cultural exchange
Five former Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Togo in the late 70’s returned earlier this year to demonstrate their sustained commitment to improving education in the country. RPCVs Marty Havlovi (Tomegbe 1976-1978, Amlamé 1979), Susan White (Amlamé 1978-1980, Danyi Apeyeme 1980-1981), Bill Ferguson (Bafilo 1976-1979), Bill Hague (Adjahun 1977-1980), and Don Lonergan were reunited ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: African Education Foundation, Difference in Togo, former Peace Corps Volunteers, new community center
Ambassador Remarks Comic Book Launch Event Canal Olympia Cinema February 16, 2018, 1600 – 2000 Madame the Minister of Social Action Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the representative of Minister of Security Monsieur the director of Canal Olympia Cinema Monsieur the traditional chief of Hanoukopé Madame the director of RELUTET Messiers the directors of AGO ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, embassy, Speeches | Tags: AGO Media, American comic book, Black Panther
On Feb. 26, at CanalOlympia Godopé, Embassy Lome’s public affairs and ECO/POL sections launched a comic book, “Scarf”, featuring a super hero who fight human trafficking in Togo. The launch was part of a gala event that also included the first screening of the new Marvel super hero movie Black Panther, about the super-powered, crime-fighting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: children education, comic book, Fight Against, Human Trafficking, Super Heroes
The embassy’s economic counselor, Ryan Ballow, handed over a lot of equipment and property donated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Eco Guards of the Fazao-Malfakasaa National Park in Sokodé on Feb. 2. Tossou Datè K. Akpédjé, the Director of the Ministry of Environment based in Sokodé received the donation, which included over ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, News | Tags: Eco Guards, Embassy Science Fellow, Fish, protect Togo’s wildlife, Wildlife Service
Remarks for AMB Launch of Mo-Lab Lycée Tokoin, Lome February 8, 2018 Excellence, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Monsieur, the Regional Director of Education for Lome Monsieur the Director of Lycée Tokoin Dear teachers Dear students Good afternoon. It is a real pleasure to be here with you today. Today’s event is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, English Language Learning, Science & Tech, Speeches | Tags: Lycée Tokoin, mobile learning center
Launch of « Les Lauriers du Journalisme au Togo » Date: February 6, 2018 Venue: Onomo Hotel Ambassador speech Distinguished guests, The strengthening of the press has long been a priority for the U.S. Embassy. We place a great deal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Togolese journalists, U.S. Embassy
Four Ambassadors and the director of Togo’s journalism school held a joint press conference on Feb. 6 in Lome to announce a new competition to reward high-quality journalism in Togo. Ambassador David Gilmour of the United States, Cristina Martins Barreira, Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Marc Vizy of France and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Communication, Culture, good journalism, promote, Sports and Civic
Location: Announced gathering points in Togo include: Lome, Atikoumé/Akossombo (northwest Lome) Lome, ETS CCP (northern Lome) Lome, Bè Gakpoto (northeast Lome) Event: Demonstrations expected to take place Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – January 31, February 1, and February 3 – beginning in the morning and continuing until the early evening. Opposition political parties intend to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On Jan. 24, Embassy Lome’s public affairs section launched a three-week-long, multi-faceted celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and legacy with a kick-off event at the Ambassador’s residence. The program consisted of an exhibition about the life and the accomplishments of Dr. King, accompanied by a music concert featuring music from the American civil rights ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: celebration, legacy, life, Martin Luther King’s
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo (January 23, 2018) Location: Keran, Togo Event: The Ministry of Health in Togo confirmed cases of Lassa Fever, a rare but potentially life-threatening viral hemorrhagic disease. Actions to take: Consult a medical professional if you have been in direct contact with an infected person within the past three ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Health Alert, Keran, Lassa Fever
Ambassador Remarks Martin Luther King Exhibit & Concert January 24, 2018, 1830 – 2030 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good evening. It is a great honor for me to welcome you to my residence, and I am very happy to see such a large number of friends from all sectors of Togolese society in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Concert, Martin Luther King
Location: Announced gathering points in Togo include, but are not limited to: Lome Anie Atakpame Binah Dankpen Sotouboua Tchamba Tsevie Event: Demonstrations expected to take place Saturday, January 13 beginning in the morning and continuing until the early evening. Opposition political parties intend to protest against the Togolese government, principally in Lome. The ruling political ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Sokode, Togo’s second largest city and the scene of several violent clashes between protestors and security forces over the past several months, was the location for an Embassy Lome-sponsored workshop on the role of women in the process of conflict resolution which took place on Dec. 20. The workshop brought together local authorities, religious leaders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Events, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs | Tags: conflict resolution, manage disputes, Promoting Peace, resolve conflicts, women
The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on December 27, 28, and 30. Three simultaneous protest routes are expected to affect areas of central, northern, and northeastern Lomé. Marches are expected to begin sometime in the morning. All three routes will converge later in the day at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Workshop: Women’s Role in Building Peace & Security Hotel Centrale, Sokode Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017 Monsieur the Prefect Monsieur the Mayor Monsieur the Spirtual Chief Monsieur the Imam of Sokode Representatives of the different political parties Leaders of civil society organizations Dear participants Members of the community Honored ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: organizations, Peace, Role, Sokode, Women’s
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Inauguration of the Alaffia Building in Baguida December 19, 2017 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Monsieur the Secretary General of the Cabinet Mister Tchala, the founder of Alaffia Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my great pleasure to be with you today for the inauguration of Alaffia’s new ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Alaffia Building, Baguida, development
Embassy of the United States of America, Lomé Public Affairs Section Exchange on professional coverage of street events and political news Date: December 18 – 20, 2017 Opening remarks by Mr. Michael DeTar, Deputy Chief of Mission Madam and Mr. Moderators, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure for me to address you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 December, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Speeches | Tags: DCM, Exchange, political demonstration, political news, professional coverage, street events
The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on December 13, 14, and 16. Three simultaneous protest routes are expected to affect areas of central, northern, and northeastern Lomé. Marches are expected to begin sometime in the morning. All three routes will converge later in the day at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
During a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy December 12, Ambassador David Gilmour announced new grants totaling $50,000 to support 13 different community projects in different regions of Togo, through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The fund, which has supported worthy projects every year since 1964, is a way for the Embassy to promote sustainable development ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Education, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Across, Communities, Fund Supports, health, income-generating, projects, supporting
Ambassador’s Remarks Signing Ceremony for Self Help Fund MPR, Dec. 12, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Let me begin by saying welcome to the U.S. Embassy! I know some of you traveled quite long distances to get here, so thank you for coming. It is a real pleasure to be with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: economic development., Fund, Self Help, Signing Ceremony
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Tokoin Conference ETI Conference Center December 2, 2017 @ 1500 Monsieur the Minister Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure for me to be with you to participate in the opening ceremony of this important conference. If you have ever seen a “TED Talk,” you know that there ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: annual event, California, entertainment and design, Monterey, TED
Ambassador’s Remarks Global Fund Ceremony November 30, 2017 Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen I am honored to join you today to celebrate the signing of three new grant agreements of the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Today is an occasion to highlight the tremendous record of success that the Global Fund has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches | Tags: Global Fund efforts, HIV infections, Malaria, Tuberculosis
Launching Ceremony Forum of Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs of Togo – FOJEA 2017 Monday, November 27, 2017 Bagbe Monsieur the Minister of Agriculture, Monsieur the Prefet Members of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Young entrepreneurs Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be with you today for the launching ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Speeches | Tags: Agricultural, educational, Empowerment, Entrepreneurs, FOJEA, Forum of Young, Launching Ceremony, professional, women agricultural entrepreneurs
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Protests on November 29 and 30 and December 2 November 28, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on November 29 and 30 and December 2. Three simultaneous protest routes are expected to affect areas of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 November, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Nationwide Protests, political parties, Security Message, STEP
The launch ceremony for Embassy Lome’s Youth Political Participation Program (YP3), took place in Lome on Nov. 21. The program aims to boost youth involvement in politics by training 400 young leaders in different regions of the country on the opportunities provided by the decentralization process and local elections; on effective political communication, and on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Political Affairs | Tags: Civic Action, youth engagement, Youth Political
From November 08 through 18, 2017, the Embassy’s educational advisor and representatives of the Togolese English Teachers Organization (TETO) held training sessions for all the English clubs in the eight academic regions of the country, during which they distributed an English Clubs Handbooks prepared by the Regional English Language Office (RELO). The objective of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, embassy, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: English Club Festival, English Learning, Regional English Language Office, RELO, Togolese English Teachers Organization
On November 14 Deputy Chief of Mission Michael DeTar officially launched the English ACCESS program in Kara, in the north of Togo. The program will provide two years of intensive English language education, as well as an introduction to U.S. culture and values, to 60 underprivileged students. The Embassy has previously supported English ACCESS programs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Access program kara, Complexe Scolaire La Fraternité, Deputy Chief of Mission
On Nov. 15, PAS Lome conducted a trial run of its new mobile learning center, called ‘Mo-Lab.” The objective of the project is to encourage learning in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields, especially among poor, rural youth in Togo. The vehicle was completely renovated, painted, and equipped with wi-fi, computers, a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: activities, educational games, EducationUSA advisor, Lycee Scientifique, mobile learning, STEM learning
Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Youth Political Engagement Program Relais de la Caisse Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 Honored guests Dear participants Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for being here. As you know, Togo is facing a difficult period. We have seen over the past several months that when people feel powerless and frustrated, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches | Tags: Centre d’Observation Pour l’Etat de Droit et la Démocratie, CNSC, Concertation Nationale de la Société Civile, COPED, Embassy, Youth Political Engagement Program
Several Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on November 16, 17, and 18. Three simultaneous protest routes are expected to affect areas of central, northern, and northeastern Lomé. Marches are expected to begin sometime in the morning. All three routes will converge later in the day at the Sancta Maria Hotel, at the eastern ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Message for U.S. Citizens
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Opening of the new American Corner Building at the University of Lomé November 8, 2017 Madam the Vice-President of the University of Lomé Distinguished faculty Dear students Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen I am delighted to join you for this wonderful occasion. Allow me to offer some very important thanks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches | Tags: American Corner, American Spaces program, University of Lome
Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on November 7-9, 2017, beginning in the mornings. Protests are planned for Lomé, Dapaong, Guerin-Kouka, Anié, Atakpamé, Notsé, Tsévie, Kpalimé, Kevé, Afagnan, Vogan and Tabligbo. Planned marches in Lomé are expected to affect areas of central, northern, and northeastern parts of the city. Protest leaders announced three ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 November, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Remarks at Camp Unite YMCA Facility, Bagbé July 12, 2017 at 10:45 AM Hello. I’m very happy to be with you this morning. I would like to begin by congratulating you on having been selected for this program. This shows that you are among the most dynamic and talented young people in your communities. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Bagbé, YMCA Facility
Ambassador Opening Remarks 2nd Diaspora Video Conference July 18, 2017 Hello and thank you for joining us. I want to begin by reiterating my gratitude and appreciation to the Togolese diaspora in the U.S. for the tremendous contributions you have made to the development of Togo up to now. This is our second video conference ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Speeches | Tags: development of Togo, facilitating, investment, opportunity, Video Conference
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Closing Ceremony, AGOA Forum 2017 Thursday, Aug. 10 at 4 PM in the main pavilion tent Good afternoon, Let me begin by saying thank you to all our distinguished guests – the African Ministers and officials who have traveled from across the continent to be here, my U.S. Government colleagues, and our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: AGOA Forum 2017, Ambassador Gilmour, Closing Ceremony
Remarks for Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Chief of Mission Residence, August 18, 2017 Mr Robert DUSSEY, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inter-african Integration Mr Komi Paalamwe TCHAKPELE Minister of Primary, Secondary Education and Professional Training Col Agadazi, OURO-KOURA Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Water Mrs Victoire Sidemeho TOMEGAH-DOGBE, Minister (and Presient’s Director of Cabinet) of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Volunteers
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 29, 2017 Madame the Minister of Commerce Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Representative of UNDP in Togo Members of the alumni network Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to my home tonight. This is the second time I have hosted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, YALI | Tags: Alumni, Fellowship program, Mandela Washington, Reception
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Inauguration of the Alaffia Building in Baguida October 10, 2017 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Monsieur the Secretary General of the Cabinet Mister Tchala, the founder of Alaffia Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my great pleasure to be with you today for the inauguration of Alaffia’s new ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Speeches | Tags: Alaffia’s new building, boost, economic growth.
On October 12, 2017, Ambassador David Gilmour inaugurated the new American space at Kara University in the presence of various authorities including the president of the said university and the prefect of Kozah. This space that includes a presentation room, a cyber, a language lab and an office will be a point of reference on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: American space, inauguration, Kara University
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Opening of the new American Corner Building at the University of Kara October 12, 2017 Monsieur the Prefet of Kozah Monsieur the President of the University of Lome Distinguished faculty Dear students Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen I am delighted to join you for this wonderful occasion. I would like ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Building, new American Corner, speech, University of Kara
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 24, 2017 Response to Protests in Togo The United States is deeply concerned about rising levels of violence and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly in Togo related to protests over proposed constitutional reforms. We are particularly troubled by reports of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: 2017, October 24, Response to Protests in Togo, Spokesperson, Statement by Heather Nauert
The U.S. Embassy has received reports that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for protests on Saturday, October 21. To date, authorities have approved one demonstration to take place in the town of Tsévié, 35 km north of Lomé. Marches in Lomé historically take place in central, northern, and northeastern sections of the city ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Joint statement of the Delegation of the European Union, the Coordination of the System of the United Nations and Embassies of the Federal Republic of Germany, of France and the United States of America in Togo Lomé, October 20, 2017 – The Delegation of the European Union, the Coordination of the System of the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy has learned that violent confrontations took place between opposition protestors, pro-government supporters and security forces in Lomé and Sokode, including unconfirmed reports of fatalities from live gunfire. The opposition has called for further unauthorized demonstrations tomorrow, October 19. Spontaneous protests and clashes may take place between government security forces and demonstrators at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy has learned that protestors are currently gathering in the downtown area near Dekon/Boulevard Circulaire and throwing rocks at passing vehicles. Please avoid the downtown area as the situation may escalate and become violent. Police disperse unauthorized demonstrations that interfere with road traffic – particularly on National Route 1 – using nonlethal measures ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
On Oct. 13 Ambassador Gilmour participated in a ceremony to officially inaugurate a new school building constructed by the American-Togolese company Alaffia. The school, located in the rural village of Nadagou in Togo’s northernmost region of Dapaong, will provide a students in the community with a cool, safe place to conduct their studies. The ceremony ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Education, Events, News | Tags: Alaffia, Nadagou, new school building constructed, poverty, shea butter
The U.S. Embassy has received reports that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for unauthorized protests on October 18 and 19, beginning in the morning each day. Protesters are expected to use a number of routes in areas of central, northern, and northeastern Lomé. Major traffic disruptions are likely in Lomé, and public bus ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the Alaffia Cultural Center, the American and Togolese cultures melted in an astonishing musical concert, thanks to the support of the Alaffia Company created by the Togolese and American Olowo-N’djo Tchala. Performers were the Togolese artists Dama Damawuzan and the Sassamasso band, and from the USA, Amanda Seales. From ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Alaffia Cultural Center, Art and culture, cultural evening, inauguration ceremony
Togo 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows were the special guests at Ambassador David Gilmour’s residence Friday September 29. Other guests included members of the government of Togo, key alumni from diverse horizons as well as representatives from YALI regional centers (RLCs). A choir of visually impaired young professionals and students opened the party with a song. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, YALI | Tags: Ambassador David Gilmour's, Togo 2017 MWFs
October 3, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for nationwide protests on October 4 and 5, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Major traffic disruptions are possible in Lomé both days, as three scheduled protest routes will affect many areas of northern and eastern Lomé. Protests in Lomé will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Update on MCC Program in Togo WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2017 – At its quarterly meeting on September 27, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors approved a $524 million compact with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to spur economic growth and reduce poverty. The program will support the country’s long-term drive to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Saturday, September 23, 2017, Ms. Chantal Donvide, woman entrepreneur of the chapter African Women Entrepreneur Program (AWEP) Togo opened the Center Aklala Batik in Kpalimé. In addition to the production of Batik fabrics, this centre aims at the advancement of women and the education of the young girl. YALI/MWF 2017 Fellows seized this opportunity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, YALI | Tags: African Women, AWEP, Center Aklala Batik, Kpalimé, Opportunities, Program, Vocational Center, voluntary civic activity, Young Women
From September 13 to 15, 2017, over 200 English Language teachers and 7 educational inspectors participated in training seminars and convention in Togo, Kara region. Eran Williams, Regional English Officer from Dakar provided refresher training on English teaching technics to English Inspectors and Togo English Teachers ‘Organization (TETO ) regional chairpersons who in turn trained ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: convention, English, English Inspectors, English Language teachers, English Teachers Organization, seminars, teaching, technics
Joint Declaration of the Embassies of the United States of America, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, the United Nations Coordination Office, and the Delegation of the European Union to Togo Lomé, September 2017- While observing that the various Togolese political forces have been able to demonstrate this week and publicly express their convictions, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: strengthen democracy, Togolese political forces
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Update on Political Marches of September 20-21 September 20, 2017 Nationwide protests took place on September 20 in the major cities of Lomé, Sokode, Kara, Atakpame, and Dapaong, as well as the smaller towns of Mango, Bafilo, and Vogan. Political party leaders are calling for continued ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese political parties have called for marches in Lome and throughout the country on September 20 and 21. Major traffic disruptions are possible in Lome both days, as the three anticipated routes will affect many areas of the city: (1) Atikoumé Akossombo to Collège Saint-Joseph, (2) Collège Saint-Joseph ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday September 16, about 500 young volunteers, members and staff of NGOs, ministries and private companies of Lome promptly responded to the call of CAPLO (Club of Friends of the Beach and Oceans) and STADD (Science and the African Technology for Sustainable Development), for a beach clean-up in Lome, thanks to the initiative and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Environment, Events, News, Our Ocean, YALI | Tags: marine pollution, Our Ocean Conference
U.S. EMBASSY LOME, TOGO SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS POLITICAL DEMONSTRATIONS IN LOME September 08, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Lomé informs U.S. citizens that sporadic political demonstrations continue in the Bé district of Lomé. The Embassy recommends limiting travel through the downtown districts of Lomé September 8-10, 2017. The Embassy further recommends that U.S. citizens avoid public gatherings ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: political demonstrations
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé informs U.S. citizens that political demonstrations are scheduled to take place in the cities of Lomé, Tsevie, Kpalime, Anie, Atakpame, Tchamba, Sokode, Bassar, Kara, Tandjouare and Dapaong beginning in the morning of September 6-7, 2017. In Lome, the demonstrations are likely to originate from three areas 1) Stade Agoe, 2) Atikoume, and 3) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Sit-In on August 25
The 2017 YALI/Mandela Washington Fellowship 2017 enabled Mr. Moïse Akebim, in Public Management at the University of Minnesota, to establish a partnership with Books for Africa, an organization that donated books to African countries since 1988. The beginning of the partnership is materialized by a gift of five (05) tablets with medical program for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, Science & Tech, YALI | Tags: 2017 YALI, Administration, Mandela Washington Fellowship 2017, primary health care.
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Sit-In on August 25 August 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned that several Togolese opposition political parties have called for a nationwide “sit-in” on August 25 from 06:00 to 12:00. Leaders of the CAP2015, Groupe des 6, and PNP parties have called for Togolese ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Nationwide Sit-In on August 25
NOTICE TO TRAVELERS WITH MINOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 In order to prevent instances of child abduction, some airlines in the region have begun to enforce new document controls for air travel with minors. These measures can be poorly advertised and inconsistently applied, and the changes have interrupted the travel plans of some ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Travelers with Minor Children Under
UPDATE ON NATIONWIDE PROTESTS OF AUGUST 19, 2017 August 20, 2017 The Panafrican National Party – or PNP, Parti National Panafricain – staged a series of government-sanctioned protests across the country on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The protests took place in Lomé, Anié, Sokodé, Bafilo, and Kara. Government forces dispersed the protests in many of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Lome reminds U.S. citizens, Parti National Panafricain, PNP
“The United States is committed to Africa.” This was the message delivered by Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative (USTR), during his remarks at the opening of the ministerial plenary of the 16th Forum of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), on Aug. 9 in Lome. The annual forum brings together senior government officials, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event, News, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Togo | Tags: 2017 Forum, AGOA program, agri-business investments, business, U.S.-Africa trade relationship
The Education for Tax Transparency and Accountability Project “Nudzonola” (the awaken citizen in one of Togo’s local dialects) was launched by Ambassador Gilmour. This award project from the Transparency and Small Grant Competition will educate citizens about taxes payment, and teach them tactics and actions to take to make sure public officials manage taxes and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News, YALI | Tags: Accountability, Education for Tax, Nudzonola, Small Grant Competition, Transparency
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Security for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, July 26-August 11 July 26, 2017 The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Togo that Lomé will be hosting the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum from August 8-11 at the hotel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy’s education advising service, EducationUSA Togo, helped broker a groundbreaking partnership agreement between a U.S. university and a Togolese university. The agreement, signed on July 21, 2017 between Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas and Ecole Superieur des Affaires (ESA) in Lome, establishes a collaborative “2+2” undergraduate degree program in the fields of business administration and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: EducationUSA Togo, Embassy’s education advising service, ESA, Huston-Tillotson, partnership agreement
On July 12, 2017, Ambassador Gilmour and staff from the U.S. Embassy visited “Camp Unité” , a leadership camp for teenage boys and girls organized by Peace Corps and the Togo YMCA, in Bagbe, a town about 35 km from Lome. ” Camp Unité” is a two-week event that brings together 130 boys and girls ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, Gender Issues, News | Tags: boys, Camp UNITE, Connecting Cultures, Empowering Youth, girls, leadership camp, teenage, UNITE Foundation
During their discussion, the two men discussed the preparations for the annual AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) Forum which will take place in Lome from Aug. 8-10, and the progress of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program in Togo. There was also talk of the first Africa-Israel Summit in Lome in October. An event ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Meets Togo’s Foreign Minister, Rex Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State
The Embassy held its official Independence Day celebration on June 28 at Lomé’s Radisson Blu hotel. Over 250 guests from all walks of Togolese society – government, civic organizations, and the business community – and Lomé’s diplomatic community attended. Following the Embassy Marine detachment Color Guard ceremony and national anthems, Ambassador Gilmour and the representative ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News | Tags: 4 July, cooperation between, Independence Day celebration
Remarks July 4 celebration 2017 (protocol opening) Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 241st anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. We are privileged to celebrate here tonight in the beautiful Radisson Blu, thanks to the very generous financial support of several private sector donors: American companies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches | Tags: 241st anniversary, celebration 2017, July 4, Remarks
From 06 to 15 June 2017, a high-level mission of the United States Agency of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Togo. The MCC is an aid program that ties economic assistance to institutional reforms. The objective of this mission was to reach a joint understanding on how to implement reforms in two main sectors: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Events, Health Issues, News, Science & Tech, Trade, TTIP, U.S. & Togo | Tags: economic assistance, Government, institutional reforms, MCC
The United States and Togo will co-host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Lome, Togo from Aug. 8-10. A delegation of U.S. officials including representatives of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development visited Togo from June ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, News, Trade, U.S. & Togo, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: AGOA Forum, Partnering for Prosperity, private sector, representatives, Trade, U.S. and Africa
On Saturday June 10, more than 600 young people from schools, universities, NGOs and private companies from Lome participated in the World Ocean Day, organized by CAPLO (Friends of the Beach and Oceans) and STADD (African Science and Technology for Sustainable Development), and supported by the US Embassy in Togo. Apart from cleaning up a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Environment, Events, News, Our Ocean | Tags: World Ocean Day
That’s it !- the 12 Togolese – 6 men and 6 women – selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship program are ready to depart for the United States on Thursday, June 15, 2017. As stated by Mr. David Gilmour, United States Ambassador to Togo during the press conference of June 8 in their honor, YALI ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo, YALI | Tags: Mandela Washington Fellows, YALI
American corner Lome hosted the fourth edition of the two-day Togo Female Techcamp on June 9-10, 2017. This year’s camp focused on electronic payments. Various exhibits were also planned alongside the camp featuring businesses owned by young Togolese entrepreneurs trained at the same American corner during past years entrepreneurship incubator programs. Minister
Cina Lawson of digital economy and PAO Mike ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: businesses, entrepreneurship, Togo Female Techcamp
On May 24 the United States Embassy in Togo granted funds to four Togolese non-governmental organizations specializing in the promotion of population health, family planning, and sexual and reproductive health. David Gilmour, U.S. Ambassador presided over the launching of this second phase of the program of the West Africa Ambassadors’ Fund (WAAF). The four recipients ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Events, Health Issues, USAID | Tags: family planning, healthcare, population health, reproductive health, sexual, USAID, WAAF
The U.S. Embassy has received information that the “Alliance Nationale Pour le Changement,” or ANC, has announced plans to have a peaceful march on May 27 starting around 2:00 p.m. in the area of Kodjindji, southeast of the Be market. Traffic may be impacted in all areas of Be. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Utah Special Primary Election Scheduled for August 15 The State of Utah will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, for the 3rd Congressional District to replace Jason Chaffetz who announced he will resign from Congress on June 30. This district consists of Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan and Wasatch counties ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: absentee voting, Assistance Program, Federal Voting, Primary Election
Post EducationUSA set up an information booth at the International Education fair held from April 26 to April 30, 2017 in Lomé. The fair brought together more than 60 000 participants from various schools, educational institutions, companies, international organizations, and education services from other countries. The U.S. stand visited by thousands of students, parents, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: advisor, EducationUSA, fair, International Education
The launch of a new photo exhibit created by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section has encouraged political healing in Togo. The exhibit, chronicling the state visit to Washington, D.C. and New York of Togo’s first President, Sylvanus Olympio, in 1962, was unveiled during a ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lome on April 26. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Exhibit, Historic, John F. Kennedy, Togo
It is a great honor for me to be with you today to open this exhibition of historic images and documents about the visit of President Sylvanus Olympio to the United States. I discovered these images and documents in 2015 before my arrival in Lome, when I was preparing to take my post as ambassador. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Exhibition, historic images, Sylvanus Olympio, United States
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lome organized a Tech Camp for 60 young agricultural entrepreneurs in the northern city of Kara from April 10-12. Participants came from Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso, and included farmers, agriculture experts, inventors, and entrepreneurs. The goal of the camp – which was funded by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Agriculture, American Spaces, Economic Issues, Events, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech | Tags: agri-preneur, agriculture, AgriTechCamp, economic, technologies
Togo’s best English Clubs squared off against each other April 7 in Lomé in the final event of the 2016-2107 English Clubs Competition sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the Togolese English Teacher’s Organization. The event was the culmination of a seven-month long series of English Club competitions held throughout the country in which almost ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: competition, English Clubs, secondary school students, TETO
On March 16, General Darren McDew of the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) led a delegation of senior US military officials during a visit to Togo to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, General McDew was received by Prime Minister Komi S. Klassou and also met with the Chief of Togolese ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. & Togo | Tags: General McDew's, security, visit
The Public Affairs section of the Embassy, in collaboration with the Woelab, a local incubator, organized the first Citizen Technology Festival in Togo for seventy-five young IT activists to promote good governance and democracy in Togo. These citizen days called “eCDays”, held at Woelab’s headquarters, follow the March 2016 law guaranteeing free access to public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: datactivism, datification, democracy, electoral transparency
From April 4 to 6, the US Embassy-Togo, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, supported a training workshop for personnel at the National Library in Lome. The American expert, Assistant Professor and Preservation Librarian Kyle Rimkus animated the workshop with the purpose to equip ten employees from the National Library with necessary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Archives, National Library, training
The State of South Carolina will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, for the 5th Congressional District to replace Mick Mulvaney who was confirmed as the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This district consists of Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Union, and York counties, and portions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The State of Montana will conduct a special election on Thursday, May 25, 2017, for its at-large Congressional District to replace Ryan Zinke who was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. This district represents all counties in Montana. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens may use the Federal Post Card Application ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the government of Togo announced two confirmed cases and one suspected case of Lassa Fever in northern Togo. This message is for informational purposes only. Lassa Fever is a rare but potentially life-threatening viral hemorrhagic disease. The risk of contamination is low, but can occur if someone comes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
A delegation of U.S. Senators and Congressmen arrived Saturday on a visit to strengthen ties between the American and Togolese peoples. President Faure Gnassingbe received the group, headed by Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma, at the Presidency for high-level discussions. The delegation also took part in meetings at the National Assembly where they were welcomed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: National Assembly, Senate, Senators
U.S. EMBASSY LOME, TOGO SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS FUEL HIKE DEMONSTRATIONS IN LOME February 28, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Lomé informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are on going in various locations in downtown Lomé related to the recent hike in gas prices. Demonstrations have caused road closures in the downtown area. The Embassy recommends that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
As part of its programs for the conservation and protection of wildlife, the United States Ambassador to Togo, David Gilmour participated in the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop on various related topics in Lomé. The workshop was attended by representatives of the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Justice of Togo, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 February, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Political Affairs, USAID | Tags: Environment, trafficking, wildlife
Chargée d’affaires Dana Banks gave completion certificates to sixty young Togolese activists on January 20 at the U.S. Embassy. Those young activists from Lome and Maritime Region took part in the first of two six-week “civil society certification” training course aiming at encouraging participants to feel empowered and consider the myriad ways that individual contributions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News | Tags: citizen, Civil, democracy, society
On Wednesday December 7, 2016 Deputy Chief of Mission Mrs. Dana Banks launched the Civil Society Certification Course to benefit sixty of Togolese civil society’s young leaders. In her remarks to the participants Mrs. Banks explained that “the course, developed by the Smithsonian Institution and the U.S. Department of State, aims to provide young civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News | Tags: Certification, Civil Society, Course, Leaders, Young
U.S. Ambassador David Gilmour and Mrs. Gilmour hosted a cultural celebration involving an art exhibition and music concert at their residence. This purpose of the event was to highlight the role that art and culture can play in promoting economic growth, by showcasing a number of talented Togolese artists and musicians. It also marked the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Arts, Embassies
On December 5, 2016 Ambassador Gilmour inaugurated the Amoutive Maternity Ward during a ceremony organized by the Development Office in conjunction with the Amoutive Integrated Development Committee. During his remarks, the Ambassador declared that “Expanding access to quality health care is one of the U.S. Embassy’s primary objectives in Togo and I am proud that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador, ceremony, Maternity
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases
/Salutations/ Good morning. I am honored to represent the people of the United States of America to officially launch a very important health initiative for West Africa called the Dindji (deen-JI) Project. The word “dindji” signifies “border” in Mina. This relates directly to the project’s core goal: zero new infections, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 October, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the Government of Togo’s security agencies will have increased security screening and control at various checkpoints in Lomé during the period immediately preceding, during, and possibly after the upcoming Maritime Security Summit. This event is scheduled to take place from October 10-15. The Government of Togo will implement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
During a signing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy Sep. 28, Chargé d’Affaires Dana Banks signed grants totaling $50,000 to support 14 different community projects in different regions of Togo, through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The fund, which has supported worthy projects every year since 1964, is a way for the Embassy to promote sustainable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Events
On Sep. 27, Embassy Lome and Africa Regional Service Paris organized a video conference on the U.S. presidential elections for an audience of 35 young Togolese active in politics, including members of the youth wings of various political parties and civil society groups. The guest speaker was Steve Ekovich, a professor of political science at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Events
U.S. Embassy Lome and the Togo Fulbright Alumni Association brought together about 250 volunteers to help clean waste and debris from the Lome beachfront on Sep. 10. The effort by Embassy staff, alumni, environmental science students, Ministry of Environment staff, and representatives of businesses near the beach raised awareness of the need to protect our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Events
As part of its sports diplomacy programming, the Embassy of the United States, in collaboration with the Lomé Gulf Basketball League, organized a basketball camp from August 15-27 in order to promote youth empowerment and share American sports culture. Mr. Tommy Davis, a U.S. basketball coach who played professionally in France and Italy for many ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 September, 2016 | Topics: Events
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 September, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Gilmour officially launched a new comic book aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health among Togolese youth at a ceremony in Lomé Aug. 23. 15,000 copies of the comic book, titled “Assibi et Salifou, la première fois” will be distributed free of charge to schools and NGOs around the country. The comic will also ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 August, 2016 | Topics: Events, USAID
The United States Embassy in Lome, Togo informs U.S. citizens that Togolese authorities have identified outbreaks of
avian influenza in Adetikope and Adidogome. Chickens from both sites have tested positive for the H5N1 strain. Among a total of 14,372 susceptible birds in Adidogome, Golfe Adeti-kope, Agonyive, 11,300 fatal cases were reported; 3,030 were destroyed since August 23, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 August, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative in Togo organized an event Aug. 9 in Lomé to celebrate International Youth Day. Over 200 young people, mostly university students, gathered to take part in a day of presentations, lectures, and round tables focused on how youth can engage and contribute to major issues of the day ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, YALI | Tags: Barack Obama
Ambassador Gilmour and other staff of the U.S. Embassy teamed up with a group of alumni of U.S. exchange programs on Aug. 6 to help remove trash and debris from the area around the pediatric section of the Sylvanus Olympio Hospital, Lomé’s main public hospital, as part of a day of volunteer service. The activity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 August, 2016 | Topics: Events
U.S. Embassy Togo’s Information Resource Center organized a workshop titled “Introduction to Coding” for 30 underprivileged teenage girls on July 20, 2016. The workshop, the first in a series, was designed to give the participants a basic understanding of computer coding. Coding, or programming, is a way of writing instructions for computers that bridges the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 August, 2016 | Topics: Events
As part of its continuing mission to promote the rule of law and the professionalization of the media in Togo, the U.S. Embassy organized a workshop on investigative journalism in Lome from July 11-15. Participants hailed from five regions of the country and represented a variety of media outlets. The workshop was facilitated by two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 July, 2016 | Topics: Events
The Embassy held its official Independence Day celebration on June 30 at Lomé’s newly refurbished Radisson Blu hotel. Over 250 guests from all walks of Togolese society – government, civic organizations, and the business community – and Lomé’s diplomatic community attended. Following the Embassy Marine detachment Color Guard ceremony and our two countries’ national anthems, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: Events
(Protocol opening) Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. We are delighted to be together in this beautiful venue at the new Hotel Radisson 2 Fevrier. We are here thanks to the very generous financial support of several private sector ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The Martin Luther King Jr. School organized a graduation ceremony for the 45 students who participated in the institution’s English Access Microscholarship program from 2014 to 2016. This is the second Access program the school in Kpalimé, located 82 miles north of Lomé, has successfully hosted. In addition to the Embassy’s Public Affairs Officer, guests ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
On June 24, Ambassador David Gilmour presented the keynote address at the launch of the U.S. Secretary of State’s Full Participation Fund’s Mon futur, mon choix comic book initiative. The State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, through its Full Participation Fund, financed an Embassy proposal to create a comic book for adolescents. The idea ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
From June 13-17, the U.S. Embassy held the first in a series of four one-week training classes for journalists from throughout Togo as part of the Mission’s objective for media to become a powerful driving force towards democratic progress, by releasing well-informed investigations, assessments and other feature articles on public governance. Twenty-five radio journalists took ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
In collaboration with Peace Corps Togo and YMCA Togo, the U.S. Embassy organized Camp UNITE, two sessions of a summer camp promoting national unity, education, initiative, and work for Togolese youth. Camp UNITE comprised one six-day camp for girls, one six-day camp for boys and five days for training Togolese and American camp leaders. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
On June 9, Ambassador David Gilmour gave the keynote speech at the American International School of Lomé’s senior graduation ceremony. The eight graduates plan to pursue their studies – some in the United States – in the fields of graphic design, economics, information technology, communications, international relations and medicine. In his remarks to the graduating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
On June 17, Ambassador David Gilmour took in the inauguration of Togo’s Institut National d’Hygiène’s new Influenza Laboratory. The Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program funded the construction of this new laboratory in Lomé. The facility includes specialized laboratories and offices and we hope will enable Togolese medical authorities to better meet the challenges of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy officially presented the twelve young Togolese who will participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship at a June 9 press conference. The “Fellows” answered questions from the press about their six-week study program at a variety of universities in the United States. In addition, they will participate in a summit with President Obama ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 June, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama
Working for a more secure Togo – North Dakota National Guard’s Major-General Alan Dohrmann visited his Togolese security and defense counterparts on May 9, as part of the United States National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP) to which Togo subscribed in 2014. Major General Dohrmann discussed the state of U.S.-Togo military cooperation with Ministry of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 June, 2016 | Topics: Events
On May 3, World Press Freedom Day, the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section hosted nine Togolese journalists, where they joined counterparts from around the round in chatting with Glenn Kessler, a seasoned investigative journalist, businessman and Washington Post fact-checker columnist, on issues of journalistic integrity, media sustainability and media credibility. The debate provided a forum for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama
As part of its cultural and educational programs and in commemoration of April 30 Jazz International Day, Ambassador David Gilmour hosted an all-star jazz performance by Togolese musicians at his residence on April 29. The diplomat, also an accomplished saxophonist, even joined the local musicians in the program featuring American, . The sixty guests got ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 May, 2016 | Topics: Events
Major Mark McEvers represented the United States Department of Defense’s Humanitarian Assistance Program during the delivery of medical equipment to the Central Directorate of Army Health Services (DCSSA) on April 20 in Lomé. Colonel Komi Agba, head of the DCSSA thanked the United States for the $15,000 equipment composed of modern hand washing kits, surgical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 May, 2016 | Topics: Events
Ambassador Gilmour paid a visit to the offices Togolese state media on March 29, where he met with directors from Television Togolaise, Radio Lomé, Editogo / Togo Presse, and the Agence Togolaise de Presse. Addressing the directors and staff, he said, “It takes a free press to strengthen democracy. A free press is the cornerstone ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Events
Lomé’s Public Affairs Section (PAS), in collaboration with the American Corner Fan Club, local non-governmental organizations, USG-program alumni, and Togolese businesses, organized a four-day technology, entrepreneurship and leadership camp for females aged 18-25. This year’s camp will focus on exploring opportunities in green energy’s business. The Chargé d’affaires and two Togolese Government Ministers presided over ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Events
In Solidarity for International Women’s Day This year, the Embassy’s female employees marked the accomplishments of women in the United States and Togo by looking at the wide array of colleagues who are making crucial contributions to all sections of our mission in Lomé. We promoted gender equality at the Embassy by sharing the Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Events
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens about one confirmed and one suspected case of Lassa Fever in northern Togo. This message is for informational purposes only. Lassa fever is a rare but potentially life-threatening viral hemorrhagic disease. The risk of contamination is low, but can occur if someone comes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On March 5, the Global Alumni Association of Togo (GAAT), made up of Togolese participants in U.S. government trainings and internships in the United States, held a clean-up of a field that had turned into a trash dump in the Sanvee-Kondji neighborhood of Aneho. A number of young people and women from close by spontaneously ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 March, 2016 | Topics: Events
100 Youth Take Part in Leadership Training Ambassador Gilmour awarded certificates to the participants in a multi-session personal development training program for Togo’s next generation of leaders. This program facilitated by members of the Togo Alumni Community, including Mandela Washington Fellows, was an opportunity for 50 Togolese youth to hone their leadership and managerial skills. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 March, 2016 | Topics: Events
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 March, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On 18 February 2016, the U.S. Ambassador to Togo, Mr. David Gilmour, delivered a large consignment of medical equipment, laboratory and office equipment to Togolese Armed Forces (FAT). The ceremony was held at the Training Center of Operations Peacekeeping Lomé, the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the FAT, Colonel Komlan Adjitowou, and the Director ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Events
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in the Kara region. Togo lies in the ‘‘meningitis belt” which stretches from Senegal to Ethiopia. All U.S. citizens traveling to Togo in the dry season (December to June) are encouraged to consider getting the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Providing journalists with training and providing media with the tools to attain quality management – two of our Mission objectives. To advance those objectives, Ambassador Gilmour delivered new video equipment and supplies provided by the Voice of America to Togo’s TV 7 – a VOA affiliate. Stay tuned for expanded programming, including in English.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 February, 2016 | Topics: Events
REMARKS OF DAVID GILMOUR, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO ON THE OCCASION OF THE CEREMONY OF THE DONATION OF MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO THE HEALTH SERVICES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF TOGO LOCATION: TRAINING CENTER, PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (CEOMP) • Mr. Brigadier General, General Chief of Staff, Togolese Armed Forces, • ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 February, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, Speeches
The Huntertones, a jazz/funk ensemble of five American musicians from New York City, on tour in Africa, arrived on January 31, 2016. In Lomé, they are appearing in public concerts, interactive performances, master classes with local musicians, and high profile interviews. The Huntertones is a unique voice defying any kind in the world of contemporary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 February, 2016 | Topics: Events
The Embassy of the United States in Togo matches its words with deeds! “We believe that Togolese deserve a high standard of living, and therefore, we support programs aimed at improving health, education, agriculture and the environment. We also believe that all citizens have the right to quality health care with the continued support of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 February, 2016 | Topics: Events
In a speech on January 20, Ambassador David Gilmour welcomed the positive reforms in Togo which have been recognized by the U.S. Millennium Challenge program. The ambassador noted the many serious challenges that Togo faces, and pledged that the United States will facilitate democratic dialogue and promote freedom of expression, transparency and rule of law. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 January, 2016 | Topics: Events
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy has received reports that there is a demonstration at the University of Lomé. Security forces have been deployed and there are reports of security forces using tear gas at the entrance across from La Caisse. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador David Gilmour Remarks at Welcome Reception, Lome January 20, 2016 Welcome to the American residence, we are delighted to have you with us this evening. Let me begin by wishing you a very happy new year, and best wishes for prosperity and health for you and your families in the year ahead. I feel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
In his January 6 visit with the president of the constitutional court, Mr. Aboudou Assouma, Ambassador Gilmour relayed an important message: “Rule of law is the foundation of democracy, upon which liberty is built. The United States supports the strengthening of Togo’s judicial system as a fundamental element of democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 January, 2016 | Topics: Events
In his January 6 visit with the Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Abalo Kadangha, Ambassador Gilmour relayed an important message: “The United States greatly appreciates Togo’s strong partnership in maintaining peace in Africa and combating transnational crime and illegal trafficking. We will continue our collaboration to enhance security for the citizens of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 January, 2016 | Topics: Events
United States Embassy Lomé, Togo The U.S. Embassy has received reports that there is a demonstration at the University of Lome. Security forces have been deployed and there are reports of security forces using tear gas. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of African Affairs David Gilmour visited Lomé, Togo from January 22-25. His two-day program focused on the Mission’s public diplomacy programming, with an emphasis on youth engagement, including the Young African Leaders Initiative 5. Mandela Washington Fellows, and English-language promotion. In discussions with DAS Gilmour, Togolese ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 January, 2016 | Topics: Events
Lifting of Travel Restriction to Mango
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 9 December, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On December 4th, U.S. Embassy Lomé, in collaboration with the Togolese Ministry of Youth and the Global Alumni Association of Togo, launched its leadership program entitled “Togo’s Next Generation of Leadership” in Lomé. The program, focused on youth personal development in Togo, invited 25 men and 25 women to participate in discussions facilitated by guest ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 December, 2015 | Topics: Events
Remarks by President Obama at the First Session of COP21 Le Bourget Paris, France PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 December, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama
The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) delivered a one-week course on the Role of a Judge in Democratic Society in Accra, Ghana from November 30 – December 4, 2015. This course was designed to increase the professional capacity of judges in francophone/civil law systems through a series of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Events
On World AIDS Day, we recognize the millions of people impacted by HIV/AIDS – the lives lost and the families forever torn apart by this disease. We also acknowledge the heroic and life-saving work of partners from governments, the private sector, civil society, and faith-based organizations across the world. I have been involved in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry
A message from Secretary of State John Kerry: I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso on holding peaceful and orderly presidential and legislative elections this week. Over the past two years the Burkinabe people have repeatedly demonstrated their strong commitment to democracy in the face of adversity, and shown that legitimate leadership requires public accountability. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: John Kerry
Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Dana Banks presided over the launching ceremony of a prison disinfection program to the Juvenile Brigade of Lomé. The project is the result of a joint collaboration between the Special Self-Help Program of the Embassy of the United States and the Non-Governmental Organization DOMINO, which specializes in assistance to prisoners. DOMINO received ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Events
Press reports indicate that violent demonstrations in Mango on Thursday, November 26, and clashes between police and civilians, resulted in the death of a security official. The Government of Togo is reportedly sending additional security forces to the area, and further demonstrations may continue to occur. The U.S. Embassy is restricting travel of official personnel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 November, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and be aware of local events to bolster their personal security during the holiday season. The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to be particularly vigilant around churches, mosques, and other places of worship; locations where large crowds may gather; government facilities; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 November, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 November, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
According to first-hand reports, political demonstrations are currently taking place along Colombe de la Paix, and tear gas has been released. The U.S. Embassy recommends avoiding this area. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On October 30, the National HIV/AIDS Commission will held a day-long working session to further the development of Togo’s 2016-2020 National HIV Strategic Plan. This working session, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), focused on the implementation in Togo of the HIV Sustainability Index Dashboard (SID), a tool developed by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 November, 2015 | Topics: Events
Michigan State University and the University of California Berkeley visited Togo In the framework of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, the U.S. Embassy in Lomé hosted two admissions officers from Michigan State University and the University of California Berkeley on October 15and 16. Patricia Croom and Lin Larson provided an overview of the MasterCard Foundation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: Events
Lomé, TOGO – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with UNAIDS and the Global Fund, is supporting the second West and Central Africa Key Populations (KP) workshop on the theme “Enhancing KP Interventions: Taking Stock and Moving Forward”. This 3-day workshop is organized by the USAID Regional HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: Events
Appointment System for Passport and Notarial Services Beginning November 16 In order to reduce waiting time for U.S. citizen applicants, the Consular Section is moving to an appointment-based system for routine consular services. As of November 16, 2015, all passport applications and requests for notarial services will require an appointment, which can be made online ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 October, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Chargé d’Affaires Peter Barlerin and Togo’s Minister of Justice and Relations with the Republic’s Institutions Pius Agbetomey opened a series of two workshops for police, prosecutors, judges, and other law enforcement officials on strategies for combatting trafficking in persons. The two-day workshops, organized by the U.S. Embassy, are taking place in Lomé and Kara the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 October, 2015 | Topics: Events
The Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, in collaboration with the NGO FETAPH, hosted 50 young people, all with some form of physical challenge, for a week-long intensive science and technology course, known as CISTEM. This course was designed to help high school and university students with disabilities increase their chances of success in the fields of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2015 | Topics: Events
The Regional Security Office of the US Embassy in Togo organized a Transnational Organized Crime Class, which provides training to a select group of candidates from local law enforcement authorities as a mean of supporting the Government of Togo to provide stability, counter extremism and terrorism, and enhance peace and security. The training was provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2015 | Topics: Events
The U.S. Embassy in Togo sponsored training in entrepreneurship and leadership for the benefit of 15 junior high school girls from September 17-20, 2015. Designed by the Togolese NGO Wake Up, the program featured Orchestra Bella Bellow, a female musical group, whose members also trained the girls in musical skills. Divided into three groups, participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
On September 16, the U.S. Embassy’s 2014 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) fellows donated scholastic materials to the children of Togolese prisoners for use in their 2015-2106 scholastic year. The event took place at Lomé’s College Notre Dame des Apôtres. The main theme of the program is “Hope” because, for the PAYLP fellows, when children receive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Situation in Burkina Faso: The United States condemns, in the strongest terms, the unconstitutional seizure of power by elements of the Presidential Security Regiment in Burkina Faso. We call on the responsible parties to release immediately those being detained, order aligned forces to stand ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) has broadened its participation in the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program by conducting Disaster Preparedness Training with Togo’s armed forces. The training, conducted by a four-person team from North Dakota, took place September 9-15, 2015 at the Togolese Military’s CEOMP training facility in Lomé. Participants were from Togo’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
The U.S. Embassy Lome is joining forces with seven Togolese Ministries, eleven civil society groups, the Peace Corps, UNFPA, and UNICEF to create a comic book for adolescents that will illustrate and raise awareness on a variety of themes, including the importance of pursuing education, rights for persons living with disabilities, rape, domestic violence, female ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
40 English teachers of the Maritime Region were trained in Tsévié from September 10-12, 2015. That was the second of the series of six training seminars started in Lome on September 7. The series will end in Dapaong on September 26 with a total of 240 English teachers trained in communicative teaching lesson plan incorporating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
Judge Afiwa Evelyne HOHOUETO (left), President of the National Commission for the Organization for the Harmonization of African Business Law (OHADA), and Judge Batankimyem Suzanne Soukoudé (right), Director General of the Justice Professional Training Center, visited the U.S. Embassy on September 14, where they met with Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Dana L. Banks (center). In October, Judges ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
Aware of the importance of English Language in their future lives and careers at a time when English has imposed itself as a global language, 45 English Access Microscholarship students received their certificates in Kpalimé on September 10, 2015. This event marked the end of the two-year English course organized by Martin Luther King School. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
On Friday, August 28th, 45 new Peace Corps Volunteers took their oath for a two year commitment to Togo in Environmental Action and Food Security, Community Health and the Prevention of Malaria, and English and Gender Education. The total number of Peace Corps Volunteers has now reached 85. In Togo, Volunteers serve in rural and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
On August 24-27, 2015, the government of Gabon and theUnited States will co-host the 2015 African Growth andOpportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Libreville, under the theme“AGOA at 15: Charting a Course for a Sustainable U.S.-AfricaTrade and Investment Partnership.” Gabon will be the first centralAfrican country to host the AGOA Forum.The 2015 Forum will provide a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2015 | Topics: Events
As part of its sports diplomacy programming, the Embassy of the United States, in collaboration with the Lomé Gulf Basketball League, is hosting a basketball camp from August 17-29. Mr. Tommy Davis, a U.S. basketball coach based in France, will for the third straight year teach 100 Togolese youth aged 12-18 to strengthen their basketball ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2015 | Topics: Events
Embassy Lomé Green Team Joined Terre des Jeunes Togo at Tsiviepe, about 45 kilometers north-west of Lomé, on Kpalime road in the District of Ave, on August19, 2015 for a tree-planting event gathering over 100 participants. PAS co-sponsored this event to assist Terre des Jeunes Togo, an NGO affiliated to a an international network of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 August, 2015 | Topics: Events
Consular Section Closed on Monday, August 10, 2015 Due to plans to modernize and upgrade our consular systems, on Monday, August 10 the Consular Section will be closed for routine American Citizen Services (i.e., passport applications, notarial services, etc). Thank you for your understanding. Emergency consular services for U.S. citizens continue to be available. For ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 August, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens of a recent increase in certain types of criminal activity in the Lomé area. The most commonly reported activities are: 1) Pleading for Help: In a relatively new tactic, criminals will leave a person in the road, blocking traffic, either lying or kneeling, and pleading for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 July, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The Public Affairs Officer introduced the six Togolese fellows to journalists before their departure scheduled for June 18. The fellows answered several questions related to their trip, their professional training in the U.S. and goals they wish to achieve. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 July, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama
As part of the Embassy’s open house programs, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) together with Facility Management (FM) received 50 primary school kids aged 10-12 together with 9 teachers from “La Sagesse” school. They first visited a few of the Embassy significant facilities under the guidance of an FM representative. Then they gathered in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Chief of Mission Residence Ambassador and Mrs. Whitehead welcomed over 300 guests from all walks of Togolese and the international community for a celebration of the United States’ 239th Independence Day. It was truly a scintillating evening!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
U.S. Embassy Lomé is pleased to announce the inauguration of a new Primary School building in Atomé, around 55 km from Atakpamé. Funding from the Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program was used for this project. Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead addressed the parents, the teachers and the students, saying, “The Embassy of the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
On Monday, June 1st, 2015, four special agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) commenced the first of two one-week training sessions on conducting cross-border financial crime investigations. Participants include police, gendarmes, OCTRIDB, CENTIF, customs, and magistrate judges. Ambassador Robert WHITEHEAD and Tchaa Bignosi ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead closed today, a two week training on “Cross-border Financial Investigations” in Lomé. Experts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency conducted these trainings for one hundred police, gendarmerie, and customs officers, as well as judicial and financial experts, to teach them strategies to stop illicit financial ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
As part of the celebration of World Oceans Day, the Public Affairs Section teamed up with the Embassy’s Green Team and the Togo Fulbright Alumni Association (TFAA) to hold a beach cleaning on one of Lomé’s notoriously dirty public beaches. Our joint outreach mobilized over 100 “cleaners” – among whom were Embassy employees, students of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
U.S. Ambassador to Togo Robert E. Whitehead launched on June 18, a major health program called Dindji. The Project aims to enhance the quality of health services and improve the socio-cultural and legal environment primarily for two key populations affected by HIV in the sub-region. Those key populations are female sex workers and men who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
Lomé’s Amoutiévé district will soon have a new clinic which construction is fully funded by the U.S.Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program. Ambassador Whitehead, Togbui Adjallé the 6th, and Minister Sémodji attended the ceremonial groundbreaking on the former clinic’s site on May 26. The ambassador expressed his pride to contribute to improving Togo population’s health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
MG Darryl A. Williams, commander of U.S. Army Africom, visited Lome on May 15, where he discussed the U.S.-Togo military relationship with top Togolese officers, including Deputy Chief of Defense Staff COL Komlan Adjitowou and Kouma Biteniwe, cabinet director of the Ministry of Defense. Togo’s military has been a strong partner for the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
U.S. Ambassador to Togo, Robert Whitehead, receives an award on May 7, 2015 from Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general for the North Dakota National Guard, for his participation in the LDESP (Leader Development and Education for Sustained Peace) course held in Bismarck, North Dakota. The three-day course was the key activity during a week-long ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Events
Usual salutations. I would like to thank all present for coming to the American Residence this evening to celebrate with us the 239 times our planet has circled the sun since the day the United State of America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, minus two days. I promise that my discourse will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 July, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
REMARKS BY DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISA WILLIAMS CHECK HANDOVER CEREMONY TO WEST AFRICAN AMBASSADOR’S FUND GRANTEES U.S. EMBASSY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. ************************** /Salutations/ Good morning. Thank you, Ambassador Whitehead, for inviting me to be a part of this very special ceremony. I am honored to represent the people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Commencement Remarks Ambassador Whitehead American International School of Lome Commencement Thursday, June 11, 2015, 07:10 p.m. Sarakawa Hotel Director Afokpa, members of the School Board, teachers, honored guests, parents, and graduating class of twenty-fifteen, Good evening. Way back in the year 1932, United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a commencement speech at Ogelthorpe University ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 June, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
NAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING AT ATOME, OGOU PREFECTURE, PLATEAU REGION THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 9:00AM ———— ROBERT E. WHITEHEAD AMBASSADOR EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO ************************** Préfet de l’Ogou, Mr. Alagbé Baedjin ; Directeur Régional de l’Enseignement ; Inspecteur de l’Ogou ; Minister Amadou ; Honorable Boukpessi ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, about 40 Togolese journalists were invited to a digital videoconference co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy to Togo and the Africa Regional Services-Paris on April 30. Ms. Elizabeth Bryant, a Paris-based American journalist conducted the conference and together with the participants, discussed how to manage obstacles to media ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 May, 2015 | Topics: Events
Press Statement Jeff Rathke Acting Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 4, 2015 The United States congratulates the people of Togo on exercising their democratic rights peacefully during the presidential elections. We congratulate President Faure Gnassingbé on his re-election and we echo the preliminary statements of the international observer missions from ECOWAS, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 May, 2015 | Topics: Events
In support of Togo’s FILBLEU book festival, Lome Embassy hosted a conference on the theme “The future of printed books and libraries in an internet world.” The conference was for a select group of about 60 participants from Togolese government, authors, educators, and students. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Whitehead cited a number of noted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 May, 2015 | Topics: Events
The Togolese government has announced that Togolese land borders will be closed from Friday, April 24 at 9:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 a.m. According to the announcement, the Ministry for Territorial Administration can make special exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Airports will remain open. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens monitor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BRIEF REMARKS INL FPU Closing/Graduation Ceremony at CEOMP April 10th, 2015, 08:30 am Good morning and welcome to this graduation ceremony for the XXX. It is an honor for me to be here with you once more, this time to take part today. The program you just completed was developed by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 April, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The Government of Togo has announced that the Togolese presidential elections are rescheduled for April 25, 2015. During any election season, there is an elevated likelihood of demonstrations, marches, rallies, and strikes. Additionally, information regarding any demonstrations typically develops rapidly before and during the events themselves. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 April, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
DRAFT REMARKS FOR AMBASSADOR WHITEHEAD OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT SIGNING CEREMONY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION LOME – APRIL 2, 2015 /Salutations/ I am delighted to be here today to conclude the Open Skies Air Transport Agreement between the governments of the United States and Togo. The signing of the final agreement today marks the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 April, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The Embassy of the United States, in collaboration with the Togolese Armed Forces (FAT) and the Association of Veterans Affairs Military Friends (AMACACH), organized a three-day refresher workshop highlighting a new protocol for the prevention of HIV-transmission from mothers to children (PMTCT). The opening workshop’s opening ceremony was held March 25 on the premises of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 March, 2015 | Topics: Events
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE ABWE HOSPITAL ESPERANCE AT MANGO, OTI PRÉFECTURE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AT 10:00AM ************************** MR. PREFECT OF OTI HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TOGO HEALTH OFFICIALS, TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 February, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The Government of Togo has announced that the Togolese presidential elections will be held on April 15, 2015. During any election season, there is an elevated likelihood of demonstrations, marches, rallies, and strikes. Additionally, information regarding any demonstrations typically develops rapidly before and during the events themselves. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 February, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Robert E. Whitehead and the Prefect of Agou Mr. Paul K. Nunyava inaugurated a health clinic in Agbavé (65 km northwest of Lomé) on February 19. The inauguration took place in the presence of the prefect’s Director of Health, Members of Parliament, the coordinator of the Togolese Red Cross, the Director of Social Affairs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2015 | Topics: Events
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW HEALTH CLINIC AT AGBAVÉ, AGOU PRÉFECTURE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 9:00AM ************************** MR. PREFECT OF AGOU HONORABLE HEALTH OFFICIALS, TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF AGBAVÉ HONORED GUESTS, Good morning. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 February, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF A WORKSHOP CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF NARCOTICS CASES IN TOGO AT THE U.S. EMBASSY, LOMÉ, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 09:00AM EXCELLENCE MR MINISTER OF JUSTICE HONORABLE MAGISTRATES MEMBERS OF THE POLICE ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 February, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
U.S. Embassy Lome held a ceremony Friday, January 9th marking the 50th anniversary of the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, begun in Togo in 1964. This year, the fund supports twelve small community projects, each of which received their first check. Dana Banks, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., addressed the recipients, saying, “The overall purpose of the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 January, 2015 | Topics: Events
U.S. Embassy Lomé is pleased to announce the completion of training of a second Formed Police Unit (FPU) at the Center for Peacekeeping Training (CEOMP). As part of the US’ commitment to supporting the Government of Togo’s continued participation in international peacekeeping missions, several experienced trainers came from the Department of State’s Bureau of International ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 January, 2015 | Topics: Events
As part of its programs targeting youth advocacy and women’s empowerment, the Embassy of the United States of America, in cooperation with the Association for Education, Civics and Citizenship, is holding a technology camp for fifty Togolese women aged 18 to 35. The camp, called “Female Leadership TechCamp” takes place 25 to 28 March 2015 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 January, 2015 | Topics: Events
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 6- to 18-month professional fellowship in the United States. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. Individuals in the nonprofit/NGO sectors with 2 to 10 years ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 January, 2015 | Topics: Events
