TOGOLESE NEWS IN NIGERIA

In Guizhou, China, this little boy's parents are busy harvesting as his 90-year-old grandmother takes a quick break to enjoy a tender moment with him. This photo was taken at a cemetery in Manila, the Philippines, where a community of homeless people live, including this child who has found a balloon to play with among the unclaimed bones and bodies. Li was admitted to the Changchun weight loss centre last year where he undergoes traditional Chinese treatments including fire therapy, pictured, which involves burning a mixture of ingredients on a cloth over his stomach. A small child in Togo, West Africa, with fresh wounds which will turn into scars, typical of the Soma tribe. In Benin, West Africa, a two-year-old member of the Betamarribe tribe endures a painful scarification ceremony in keeping with his ancient heritage. In Mumbai, India, a little girl undergoes a Navjote, pictured, a ceremony similar to baptism which welcomes her into th...

Skipping is one of the cheapest, most effective, fat burning workouts you can do. And it's fun too. What's stopping you? 1. The effort it takes to jump rope for 10 minutes is the equivalent of running a mile in eight minutes. 2. One hour of rope skipping will burn up to 1,300 calories. 3. According to the British Rope Skipping Association, 10 minutes of skipping can have the same health benefits as a 45-minute run. 4. Skipping is a full body workout which uses your abdominals to stabilise the body, legs for jumping, shoulders and arms for turning the rope. 5. Skipping is less jolting on your joints than running. 6. Once you've bought your rope, skipping is a zero-cost workout. 7. Skipping helps to improve heart rate and blood pressure. 8. It's a good workout for all fitness levels as you can do it at a pace that suits you. 9. Skipping regularly improves flexibility. 10. It also aids your coordination and balance. 11. A regular skipping session ...

A mother's anguish has been captured in a stunning image of a monkey clutching her collapsed offspring. The monkey, appearing to be wailing as it holds the limp body of her baby, was photographed in Jabalphur, India, by 31-year-old Avinash Lodhi. Happily moments after it was taken, the youngster appeared to make a full recovery. Avinash said: 'This picture is very close to my heart because throughout my entire photography career I have never seen anything like this. 'It was taken in Madhya Pradesh, in central India, and Avinash said: 'It was so quick I didn't even know what was happening when I took the picture but as soon as I confirmed the image I was silent for an hour. 'This moment is rare, especially with animals.'

*.48-inch touchscreen *.Shows pictures, videos and digital content *.Activated by sensors *.Weather- and vandal-proof *.Compatible with a smartphone app *.Costs 3,000 euros ($3,189; £2,588) The world's first digital tombstone featuring a 48-inch touchscreen has been unveiled in Slovenia. Installed in a cemetery in Maribor, Slovenia's second largest city, the futuristic gravestone can show pictures, video and other digital content. And the weather-proof device is available for sale now for 3,000 euros ($3,189; £2,588), according to its creators. When the digital tombstone is "awake," it’s capable of displaying pictures, video, and other types of digital odes to the deceased.

The annual ECOWAS summit (15 countries of West Africa) will take place next Sunday in the capital of Liberia in the presence of a dozen heads of state. Preparatory meetings begin this Wednesday with the Mediation and Peace Council and the ministerial session tomorrow. The head of the Togolese diplomacy, Robert Dussey, is naturally present. Accounts of the organization, fight against insecurity, integration, regional economic situation, these are the themes that are on the table of experts and ministers. Monrovia now has facilities for international conferences. The Framington Hotel, home to the delegations, opened last week. The President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has put the dishes in the greats to welcome their counterparts in the region. She will leave the rotating presidency of ECOWAS after the summit and that of her country in October.

Before joining the city of Blida in Algeria on May 11th to challenge the Fennecs on the first day of the qualifiers of the CAN Cameroon 2019, the Eperviers deliver two friendly matches. The first is tomorrow against Nigeria in Paris. And the second against the Comoros on June 4 in Martigues still in France. The Togolese delegation (officials and players) left Lomé for France where it will be joined by other internationals. Faced with the boycott of some executives, Claude Le Roy, chief coach of the Sharks, has summoned players most of whom have no experience of high level. The precise value of its workforce will be judged on the basis of these two test meetings.

Tourism is a sector which, in hibernation in recent years, is experiencing a revival thanks to the Plan of Development and Tourist Development (PDDAT) set up by the Togolese authorities. Approached by our Editor, the Director of Tourism Promotion of the Ministry of Tourism gives us here the contribution of this sector to the national economy and the many challenges that the government must face so that Togolese tourism can reconnect with its glory of yesteryear . Reading ! How is the tourism sector in Togo? Tourism is a growing business in the world. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), it is the third largest economic sector behind the automotive and petrochemical industries. All the countries that want to be a tourist destination are working for its development and promotion. Given this reality, the Togolese government attaches great importance to this sector. Thanks to the strategies to promote the destination Togo through mainly participation in tourism fa...

While Nicolas Berlanga-Martinez packs his bags to leave Togo permanently, next August after four years of a tumultuous but successful mission, his successor is announced and will present his credentials to the Togolese authorities. Mrs Cristina Martins BARREIRA is currently working in Brussels, Belgium. The new head of the EU Delegation in Togo is not his first experience in Africa. She was Head of the EU Delegation in Gabon until 2014 and also served as the Diplomatic Representative in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Economic Community of African States (ECCAS). It is therefore a lady who was stationed in a similar country that Togo, notably Gabon where the power is also passed on from father to son against rigged elections and massacres of opponents.

You said "free roaming"? The roaming of telephone calls in effect since 31 March within ECOWAS is in fact not gratuitous. In fact, it concerns only the reception of calls, up to 300 minutes per month. In addition, it is only effective in five of the seven countries that have committed to it. Which bill do you expect? Decryption. What the regional agreement on mobile telephony in West Africa says Gone are the extra billings for calls from one West African country to another? Yes and no. The Memorandum of Understanding signed on 28 November 2016 in Abidjan by telecom regulators in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Conakry, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone - to which was added Togo in January - provides for "free call reception for roaming users" and "billing of subscriber calls on the road at the local rate in the network of countries visited". "The political objective is for every citizen of the ECOWAS to feel at home from the point of vi...

The national report on the 2nd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was presented on Tuesday at a workshop organized in Lomé by the State Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and Relations with the Institutions of the Republic , In charge of human rights. According to the report adopted on 16 May in Geneva, Togo accepted 167 of its 195 recommendations to Togo on human rights, 26 of which are already implemented. 28 did not gain the support of Togo. The member and observer States of the Human Rights Council congratulated Togo for accepting the vast majority of the recommendations made. This reflects Togo's full support for the UPR process. The Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Nactar FALL, congratulated the Togolese government for its voluntary commitment to the fight against human rights violations through the Universal Periodic Review. He then reiterated the support of his institution to accompany Togo in this pro...

Tuesday afternoon around the Gbagada axis of Lagos State, this kidnapper was caught when he tried to kidnapped a baby and the baby's Grandma. According to an eye witness who spoke to us, 'the mother of the little baby just parked, left the Granny and baby in the car so she could use a nearby ATM. She left the car engine on and before she returned the kidnapper entered the car and was drove off'. He continued to tell us that, 'thank God for this soldier guy that just chased him down with a motorbike and it was really rough. The car somersaulted and the baby and grandma were both rescued with little injuries'. The kidnapper has since been handed over to the Police.

The National Council for Decentralization (CNSD), created last January by presidential decree, entered the operational phase with a first meeting this Tuesday. Under the theme: "exchanges on the process of decentralization", this meeting was opened at the Hotel Sarakawa by the Prime Minister, Komi Selom Klassou. From the outset of this first meeting of the CNSD, the Head of Government recalled the principles of decentralization. It "is not, can not be and can not be a tent set up for the sun," he argued. "The most effective and efficient model of administration to fight against poverty, decentralization allows the populations to choose democratically their ruling elites, offers the populations the opportunity to choose their model and define their priorities Development, "he said. It is also a system of governance which recommends the involvement of citizens in the management of the affairs of the city at the base and the change of mentalities...

These youngest Presidents and Leaders came into power as the young and now, Vanessa D’Ambrosio is on top of the list of world’s youngest presidents. While Supreme Leader of North Korea moves to the second position. Their reign is a gradual revolution of the young generation of leaders around the globe. Take a look at their profile.  Emmanuel Macron Born: December 21, 1977 Amiens, France Age: 39 Country: France Office: President of France Declaration date: 14 May 2017 Emmanuel Macron is the President of France and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, having assumed these offices on 14 May 2017. A former civil servant and investment banker, he studied philosophy at Paris Nanterre University, completed a Master's of Public Affairs at Sciences Po, and graduated from the École nationale d'administration (ENA) in 2004. He worked as an Inspector of Finances in the Inspectorate General of Finances (IGF), then became an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque ...

The NGO BORNEfonden in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Consultation Council for Basic Sanitation in Togo (CCABT) celebrated the first edition of the World Day of Menstrual Hygiene in TOGO, Under the theme "Breaking the silence and let's talk about it". It was through a workshop that opened at the headquarters of BORNEfonden in Lomé on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. This workshop, which brought together the different actors of women's health, aims to present and validate in a participatory way the results of the basic study on the management of menstrual hygiene in Togo. For the national director of the NGO BORNEfonden, Mrs. Christa Nedeagaard RASMUSSEN, this meeting will help develop communication, behavioral change and increase the participation of women in education and decision-making on the issue of menstruation. This day will be an opportunity to break the silence and taboo on menstrual hygiene and create frameworks for d...

This time, it's the right one. After being removed from the presidency for the benefit of Allasane Dramane Ouattara, John Mahama and Macky Sall, Faure Gnassingbe, the youngest head of state in the region, but also the dean of presidents, will officially take over the presidency. ECOWAS on Sunday, 4 June, at the summit of Heads of State planned in Monrovia, Liberia. For several years, some heads of state in the West African region have always arranged for the Presidency of the Institution not to fall into the hands of the Togolese leader who is in his third term for several reasons. Togo and The Gambia have openly opposed the ECOWAS Additional Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance in May 2015, particularly the limitation of the presidential mandate to two in the region. An obstruction that has aroused the indignation of some heads of state, the outcry of opinion and especially of human rights NGOs and the promotion of democracy. The Monrovia summit is the last for Liberi...

Residents Mistook Soldier For A Robber,Lynch & Burn Him To Death (Photos) A military officer with the 5th Infantry Battalion (5BN) at Burma Camp in Accra but on detachment duties at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central region has been lynched by residents on suspicion of being an armed robber. Captain Maxwell Mahama who is commander of a military detachment in the area according to his subordinates,  on Monday dawn was seen jogging along the main road and as he stopped by to ask some women for directions, they saw the pistol on him. According to them, he was not dressed in military uniform and because of recent spate of armed robbery in the town after residents were attacked a day earlier, the women called the Assembly man who organized the youth of the town to lynch him. Several pleas by the security officer to the effect that he was not a criminal yielded no result as the angry residents kept hitting him life threatening object including ceme...

Let me start by saying that a series of studies have been conducted on this matter but conflicting results have been arrived at. However, I will state my opinion on this matter. For many of us, it is a no-brainer. We believe that at age 2-3, the child is too young to understand most of what is going around them to even take notice of your nudity and make much of it. Most women assume that they had only stopped breastfeeding the child a year or two ago so they would not attach any importance to bolum bolum on mummy’s chest. However, many of us forget that the times have changed and children are much more exposed these days so they mature faster. Where you were when you were 6-7, is probably where your kid is at 4-5. Furthermore, the way a child’s mind works is like a magnet. They capture what they see, even if they don’t understand it, and you never know which of these memories they will ponder on later having captured it. I have seen times when a child sees something from the...

Okra soup is popular in this part of the country, it's favored by both adults and children as a very mouthwatering soup when sidled with tomato sauce, meats, fish, crayfish, locust beans etc. Okra also known as lady's fingers is not only delicious but also very nutritious! It contains potassium, vitamin B and C, folic acid, high fiber content and also calcium. Recent studies have suggested that okra can help manage blood sugar levels and this is how it works. Rich in dietary fiber For diabetic patients, fiber foods are essential in their diet. The fiber content in okra boost digestion diminishes hunger cravings and ensures a full stomach. Regular intake of dietary fiber also helps in improving insulin sensitivity. Anti-stress effects Managing stress is also an important aspect of managing diabetes, as stress levels can spike up blood sugar levels. Okra seed works in relaxing the body due to its antioxidants and Anti-stress effects. It lowers cholesterol levels F...

Tragedy struck in the ancient city of Kano on Monday when a newly wedded woman set her husband and herself ablaze in Kano over alleged infidelity. The woman was said to have lit a petrol keg in their No 54 Middle Road residence in the Sabon Gari area of the city, which exploded, engulfing herself and the husband. The husband, who did not die on the spot, was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention where later died, after suffering severe burns from the fire. It was learnt that the woman, accused her husband of infidelity, shortly after she heard a conversation of her husband with an unidentified lady over the telephone. She reportedly got angry and lit a keg of petrol within reach, which eventually exploded and engulfed their home at about 12am on Tuesday. An eyewitness disclosed to our correspondent that the wife, who was burnt beyond recognition, died at the scene of the incident, while her husband also died at an undisclosed hospital, where he was rushed to af...

While traveling to the United States for a fund-raising campaign for his DignityToilets for Togo project, Bedi Taoufik Boukari was denied Donald Trump's entry visa. The news comes from the Peninsula Daily News, an American newspaper. Indeed, the young Taoufik works with the Rotary Club and after submitting his project to build a toilet, he was invited by the program coordinators for a fundraiser. This is to complete the construction of compost toilets in the village of Zogbédji in Togo, and in other localities where people need their wilderness. But on two occasions, the visa was refused. "Taoufik applied for a visa, and had all his required documents including letters of invitations and support during his visit, but he was refused," writes the American newspaper, quoting Doc Reiss, Coordinator of Project of Taoufik. The latter explains this refusal of the US by the legislation that currently prevails in the Usa. "The way immigration is currently defined is...