Togo says it has ‘serious’ evidence against detained French filmmakers

Togo’s government commented Saturday for the first time on the case of the two French film-makers and their Togolese colleague, who were arrested at the end of July in the west African country and have been in custody ever since. The three men – Gaël …

Togo: Charges confirmed against two French filmmakers arrested at the end of July

The Togolese Ministries of Security and Justice stated on Saturday that they possessed "serious and consistent evidence" against Gaël Mocaër, Sebastian Perez Pezzani, and their Togolese associate Fred Vedomey, who have been detained since July 27 …

Togo says it has 'serious' evidence against detained French filmmakers

Togo's government commented Saturday for the first time on the case of the two French film-makers and their Togolese colleague, who were arrested at the end of July in the west African country and have been in custody ever since. The three men – Gaël …

2 French journalists, Togolese fixer detained 26 days following arrest while documentary filming in northern Togo

Dakar, August 21, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls on Togolese authorities to drop the charges against French journalists Sebastian Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër, and their Togolese fixer, Komi Mawufemo Vedomey, and to release Mocaër …

Togo Rallies Stakeholders Ahead of First High Seas Biodiversity Conference

(Togo First) - A series of workshops in Lomé is bringing together public agencies, technical departments, coastal authorities, civil society groups and media representatives from August 20 to 27, 2026, to discuss the Agreement on the Conservation and …

Togo Unveils Three Tools to Expand Private-Sector Role in Climate Action

(Togo First) - Togo launched three tools in Lomé on Thursday, August 20, 2026, aimed at increasing private-sector participation in climate investment. The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen the country’s resilience to …

Major reshuffle in Togo’s army and intelligence leadership

Togo has carried out personnel changes in the leadership of its Armed Forces and key security structures, Togo Matin reports, citing appointments approved by the country’s Council of Ministers on 17 August. One of the main decisions was the appointment of …

RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo

Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo. The documentary filmmakers were arrested on July 27 in Kara, northern Togo. Sadibou Marong is Director of RSF’s Sub- …

Togo seeks an end to the world map that makes Africa look small

World BBC Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says

The two French journalists detained in Togo since last month have been charged with "false declarations" despite having the correct documents to work there, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said. Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani had …