After a four-year mission in Togo, the Head of the European Union Delegation is preparing to depart. Nicolas Berlanga-Martinez chose Tuesday, August 29, 2017, to bid farewell to the High Commissioner for Reconciliation and Strengthening National Unity (HCRRUN). He was received by HCRRUN members and the entire staff in the presence of the media. Presiding […]
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Press Release: HCRRUN thanks all Togolese citizens and all stakeholders who took part in the purification ceremonies
Following the purification ceremonies held from July 3 to 9, 2017, which culminated on Thursday, July 6 for traditional ceremonies, Friday, July 7 for the Muslim community, and Sunday, July 9 for Christian churches, HCRRUN thanks all those who, near or far, in person or in spirit, took part in these various ceremonies. HCRRUN would […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Purification ceremonies concluded this Sunday
The week decreed by the Togolese government, following a proposal by HCRRUN, for the purification of Togo concluded this Sunday, July 9, 2017, with Catholic masses and Protestant services. At the Assemblies of God temple at ESTAO in Lomé, the President of HCRRUN, Mrs. Awa Nana-Daboya, Prime Minister Selom Komi Klassou, and several members of […]
Implementation of the Reparations Program / Muslims Prayed for the Purification of Togo This Friday
As part of the purification week decreed by the government, followers of the Prophet Muhammad prayed throughout the national territory for God to purify Togo. In Lomé, the Central Mosque hosted this prayer with the presence of Head of State Faure Gnassingbé, his Prime Minister Selom Kimi Klassou, and the entire government. More than a […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Purification ceremonies began with traditional religions
Libation, immolation of rams, chickens, water and beverages, holy water. These offerings essentially marked the beginning of purification ceremonies across Togolese territory today. Priests of traditional religions led the ceremonies. From Lomé to Cinkassé, the ceremonies took place under rain, a sign of blessing and acceptance of the offerings by the gods. The government, represented […]
Implementation of the reparations program / Schedule for the climax of the purification ceremonies in Lomé
In accordance with recommendation 47 of the CVJR, and following the Council of Ministers’ decision of June 22, 2017, defining the period from July 3 to 9 as that reserved for purification, the various religious denominations are beginning the final rites of the purification ceremonies this Thursday, July 6. The locations and times for these […]
Implementation of the Reparations Program / Purification Ceremonies Officially Launched
The High Commission for Reconciliation and the Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) and the Government met with religious leaders and the media on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Lomé as part of the implementation of purification ceremonies for Togo, in accordance with Recommendation 47 of the CVJR. This meeting aims to define together with these […]
Implementation of the reparations programme / Purification ceremonies will take place from 3 to 9 July 2017
On the proposal of the HCRRUN, the government decreed the week from 3 to 9 July 2017 as Purification Week in order to comply with Recommendation 47 of the CVJR, which states “…that all religious denominations (Christian churches, the Muslim Union, traditional chiefs, traditional priests and all other officially recognised denominations) be invited to pool […]
Implementation of the reparations programme / HCRRUN, the Government, religious leaders and traditional chiefs prepare the purification ceremonies
The reparations programme launched by HCRRUN on 24 March 2017 continues with preparations for the organisation of the purification ceremonies. Following the regional information and exchange tour from 10 to 31 May, HCRRUN met this Friday, 02 June 2017, delegations from the four religious denominations recognised by the Togolese State, as well as representatives of […]