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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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Read More» 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» 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» 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 …
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