Torrential rains which have been pounding the northern part of Togo for a week now have left more than 10 people dead in the prefecture of Kpendjal, some 600 km north of Lome, official sources affirmed in Lome.
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who sympathised with the bereaved families, decreed three days of mourning as solidarity of the entire Togolese people in memory of the dead.An official communiqué issued here Monday directed that the national flag remain at half-mast throughout the country on Monday.
Rain induced floods also destroyed several farms, mud houses and footbridges erected over rivers.
A LIRE AUSSI
IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Togo
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa, visited Lomé during August 28-September 10.
Governance challenges
In EnglishOn June 26, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Togo.
IL NE FALLAIT PAS MANQUER
Une nouvelle saison débute
SportLa saison sportive 2019-2020 démarre le 6 octobre avec la phase aller du championnat de D1 pour les 14 clubs engagés.
Talent à l'état brut
CultureCinéma, art plastique, gastronomie. Six Togolais se font remarquer sur la scène internationale.
Escale à Lomé d'un bâtiment de la Marine française
CoopérationLe patrouilleur de haute mer (PHM) ‘Enseigne de vaisseau Jacoubet’ a fait escale à Lomé du 6 au 11 septembre.
Commentaires
Loading comments ...