TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

(240429) -- LOME, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Lome, Togo, on April 29, 2024. Togo kicked off legislative elections Monday, with over 2,300 candidates vying for 113 seats of National Assembly, alongside its first-ever regional elections. (Photo by Koffi Tovor/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

(240429) -- LOME, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Lome, Togo, on April 29, 2024. Togo kicked off legislative elections Monday, with over 2,300 candidates vying for 113 seats of National Assembly, alongside its first-ever regional elections. (Photo by Koffi Tovor/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

(240429) -- LOME, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Lome, Togo, on April 29, 2024. Togo kicked off legislative elections Monday, with over 2,300 candidates vying for 113 seats of National Assembly, alongside its first-ever regional elections. (Photo by Koffi Tovor/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

(240429) -- LOME, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Lome, Togo, on April 29, 2024. Togo kicked off legislative elections Monday, with over 2,300 candidates vying for 113 seats of National Assembly, alongside its first-ever regional elections. (Photo by Koffi Tovor/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

TOGO-LOME-LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS

(240429) -- LOME, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Lome, Togo, on April 29, 2024. Togo kicked off legislative elections Monday, with over 2,300 candidates vying for 113 seats of National Assembly, alongside its first-ever regional elections. (Photo by Koffi Tovor/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

(240427) -- LOME, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a military parade marking Togo's Independence Day in Lome, capital of Togo. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

(240427) -- LOME, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a military parade marking Togo's Independence Day in Lome, capital of Togo. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

(240427) -- LOME, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a military parade marking Togo's Independence Day in Lome, capital of Togo. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

(240427) -- LOME, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a military parade marking Togo's Independence Day in Lome, capital of Togo. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

TOGO-LOME-INDEPENDENCE DAY-PARADE

(240427) -- LOME, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a military parade marking Togo's Independence Day in Lome, capital of Togo. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

UN Chinese Language Day celebrated at University of Lome in Togo

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated at University of Lome in Togo SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHEN FUHAI, Teacher at Confucius Institute of University of Lome STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the University of Lome in Togo celebrated the UN Chinese Language Day on Friday, attracting more than 100 participants including students of the university and local Chinese language enthusiasts. The event included performances of guqin, Chinese costume demonstration, dragon dance, and other activities such as paper-cutting, calligraphy, topography, to allow participants to experience the beauty of Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHEN FUHAI, Teacher at Confucius Institute of University of Lome "On the occasion of the UN Chinese Language Day, the Confucius Institute at the University of Lome in Togo organized a series of activities. Through these activit

Togolese students experience charm of China's guqin culture

STORY: Togolese students experience charm of China's guqin culture SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Confucius Institute of the University of Lome in Togo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ESTHER, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the University of Lome in Togo recently opened a new course on guqin, a traditional Chinese instrument. Togolese students have not only experienced the charm of Chinese instrumental music, but also learned more about Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome "Guqin teaches us to calm down. First of all, it is an instrument that requires calm. It also teaches us to respect, because we should respect this instrument just like we respect the elders." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ESTHER, Student at Confuciu

11th Togo int'l fashion festival concludes in Lome

STORY: 11th Togo int'l fashion festival concludes in Lome SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 held in Togo's capital Lome STORYLINE: The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 concluded in Togo's capital Lome on Saturday. A celebration of cultural cross-pollination, the four-day festival has over the years become a not-to-be-missed event in the fashion calendar in the country, attracting designers from home and abroad as well as numerous audiences. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lome. (XHTV)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation of Ibrahim's Haute Couture collections during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation of Desmo Design's Haute Couture collections during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation of AYO's Haute Couture collections during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation of Perfect Ikouba's Haute Couture collections during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation of Vilisco's Haute Couture collections during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

TOGO-LOME-FASHION WEEK

(240225) -- LOME, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model prepares for a fashion show during the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 in Lome, Togo, Feb. 24, 2024. The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 was held in Togo's capital Lome from Feb. 21 to 24. (Photo by Kpowoenou Yawovi/Xinhua)

China's development prioritizes well-being of its people: Togolese scholar

STORY: China's development prioritizes well-being of its people: Togolese scholar SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (French): ABOUDOU MAMAN TACHIWOU, Togolese director of Confucius Institute of University of Lome 2. various of city views in China STORYLINE: A Togolese scholar has said that China's development prioritizes the well-being of its people In an interview with Xinhua, the scholar shared his feelings about visiting China this year SOUNDBITE (French): ABOUDOU MAMAN TACHIWOU, Togolese director of Confucius Institute of University of Lome "I did my thesis in China, so I've lived with the Chinese, and I know the Chinese people. This year, when I was in China, I was surprised. I lived in China from 2004 to 2009, and everything changed dramatically. Chinese people are getting better, and keep getting better. For China, development means development to the benefit of the entire population, and it means first an

SINTO sugar factory makes Togolese people's life sweeter

STORY: SINTO sugar factory makes Togolese people's life sweeter SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: ANIE, Togo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers harvesting sugarcane in the field 2. various of the SINTO sugar factory STORYLINE: As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In the sugarcane fields of the SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the land. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tonnes of sugarcane and 7,000 tonnes of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25 percent of local consumption. Besides, the project has brought employment opportunities to local people. During the harvesting season, it creates

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows a production line of SINTO sugar factory in Anie, Togo. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents t

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker harvests sugarcane in a field in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents today. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks data at SINTO sugar factory in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government in 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25 percent of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents today. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vehicle fully loaded with harvested sugarcane leaves the fields in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents t

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks at SINTO sugar factory in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents today. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker sorts out products at SINTO sugar factory in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents today. (Xinhua/L

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese expert checks a new variety of sugarcane seedlings in a field in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 resid

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

TOGO-ANIE-SUGAR COMPANY

(240119) -- ANIE, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker operates spray irrigation equipment in a sugarcane field in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. As the new year unfolds, Togo has embraced the sugarcane harvesting season. In sugarcane fields of SINTO sugar factory, situated approximately 170 kilometers north of Lome, the capital of Togo, a fleet of vehicles laden with sugarcane maneuvers through the premises. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government on January 9, 1987. The factory currently yields an average of around 80,000 tons of sugarcane and 7,000 tons of white sugar annually, constituting approximately 25% of local consumption. During the time when sugarcane is crushed, the project creates approximately 2,000 jobs. Over the years, driven by continuous development and stimulation from the enterprise, the population of Anie town has burgeoned from its initial three or four thousand to over 100,000 residents t

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 13, 2024 shows a view of the Independence Monument in Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a view of Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a view of West African Development Bank in Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children roller-skate in Lome, Togo, Jan. 13, 2024. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People play football in Lome, Togo, Jan. 13, 2024. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 13, 2024 shows a view of the Independence Monument in Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 13, 2024 shows a view of the Independence Monument in Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a view of the Independence Monument in Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks on the beach in Lome, Togo, Jan. 13, 2024. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

TOGO-LOME-DAILY LIFE

(240119) -- LOME, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a view of Lome, Togo. Lome is situated in the southwest of Togo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, as well as a vital transportation hub. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-CHINA-WANG YI-TOGO-FM-MEETING

TOGO-LOME-CHINA-WANG YI-TOGO-FM-MEETING

(240117) -- LOME, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey during their meeting in Lome, Togo, on Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-PRESIDENT-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

TOGO-LOME-PRESIDENT-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

(240117) -- LOME, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe (R) meets with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Lome, Togo, on Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-PM-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

TOGO-LOME-PM-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

(240117) -- LOME, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Togolese Prime Minister Victoire Sidemeho Tomegah Dogbe (L) shakes hands with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during their meeting in Lome, Togo, on Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

TOGO-LOME-WANG YI-TOGOLESE FM

TOGO-LOME-WANG YI-TOGOLESE FM

(240117) -- LOME, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is greeted by Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey at Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport in Lome, the capital of Togo, Jan. 16, 2024. TO GO WITH "Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory, says Togolese FM" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

Fire destroys market in Togo's capital

STORY: Fire destroys market in Togo's capital SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of firefighters putting out the fire at the site STORYLINE: A fire broke out in a local market in Lome, the capital of Togo, from Thursday night to Friday. The fire department had rushed to the scene and evacuated people in high-risk areas, including a gas station and stores near the market. According to witnesses at the scene, the fire started around 8.30 p.m. and quickly swept across the whole market. For at least five hours, market facilities were destroyed by the fire, whose flames could be seen for several kilometers. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Southern Togo is currently in the harmattan season that is characterized by dry winds and low humidity. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lome. (XHTV)

Orphans in Lome experience Chinese culture

STORY: Orphans in Lome experience Chinese culture SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony at the Chinese Embassy in Togo 2. various of teachers of the Confucius Institute of University of Lome playing with children 3. various of the Chinese medical team offering voluntary consultations to children 4. various of children experiencing Chinese calligraphy and Guqin 5. various of children having dinner at the Chinese Embassy STORYLINE: Nearly 120 children from two orphanages in Togo experienced Chinese culture and received donations at the Chinese Embassy in the capital city of Lome on Monday. The event, entitled "A family evening at the Embassy," was organized for orphans from the SOS Children's Village and the Support For Suffering Childhood reception center in Lome. During the event, the orphans were invited to dine Chinese cuisine after learning about Chinese culture through Chinese calligraphy an

18th International Fair of Lome underway in Togo

STORY: 18th International Fair of Lome underway in Togo SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the Togolese Center for Exhibitions and Fairs, main venue of the 18th International Fair of Lome 2. Various of artists performing during the opening ceremony 3. Various of visitors 4. Various of products on display STORYLINE: The 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), one of West Africa's major trade events, is underway in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. Under the theme "Connecting Markets for Strong Trade Growth," this 12-day event that kicked off on Thursday, has brought together participants from sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, energy, industry, public works, trade, tourism and electronics. This year's theme perfectly aligns with the Togolese authorities' vision of the economic opportunities available in Togo for business

TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

(231126) -- LOME, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor arranges exhibits at the 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), in Lome, Togo, on Nov. 25, 2023. The 18th edition of FIL, one of West Africa's major trade events, opened on Thursday in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. (Photo by Yawovi Kpowoenou/Xinhua)

TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

(231126) -- LOME, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns about exhibits at the 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), in Lome, Togo, on Nov. 25, 2023. The 18th edition of FIL, one of West Africa's major trade events, opened on Thursday in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. (Photo by Yawovi Kpowoenou/Xinhua)

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

French journalist Nicolas Poincaré and his lawyer Maître Soussen at the court in Paris, France on October 30, 2023. The defamation trial was initiated following a complaint from Faure Gnassingbe, who accuses the journalist of having described him as a dictator, corrupt , and having transformed Lomé into a drug trafficking hub. Faure Gnassingbe, president of Togo since 2005, claims that Nicolas Poincaré's statements in his reports are defamatory and have damaged his reputation. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

President Of Togo Sues French Journalist Nicolas Poincare - Paris

French journalist Nicolas Poincaré and his lawyer Maître Soussen at the court in Paris, France on October 30, 2023. The defamation trial was initiated following a complaint from Faure Gnassingbe, who accuses the journalist of having described him as a dictator, corrupt , and having transformed Lomé into a drug trafficking hub. Faure Gnassingbe, president of Togo since 2005, claims that Nicolas Poincaré's statements in his reports are defamatory and have damaged his reputation. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM