Togo opens land borders to Ghana
The Togolese government has opened its land borders to neighbouring countries including Ghana to allow free flow of traffic.
Per a press statement issued by the Togolese government, the border was opened at midnight on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
The Togolese government just like the Government of Ghana, closed its land borders in a desperate quest to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
Ghana’s land borders was however, reopened in March 2022 by President Akufo-Addo.
With the opening of the Togo side of the border, migrants and petty traders can now move freely between Ghana and Togo.
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Reports indicate that during the border closure, many migrants were forced to pay monies to some middle-men who in some cases connived with border authorities to use unapproved routes to move between Ghana and Togo.
Residents at the Ghana side of the border, since March this year have demonstrated their displeasure against the Togolese government’s unwillingness to open the borders.
Find below the statement by the Togolese government:
