The cathedral in Lome was built by the Germans in 1902 in less than two years. The country became part of the French colonial empire only after the First World War. March 1991. La cathédrale de Lomé a été construite par les Allemands en 1904 en à peine plus d’un an. Le pays est devenu…
Some populations seem to be more exposed to violence than some others. That Sunday, there were some riots in the streets of Lomé. Tires were burning, children were crying. April 1991. Certaines populations semblent être plus exposées à la violence que d’autres. Ce dimanche-là, il y avait des émeutes dans les rues de Lomé. Des…
The fetish market in Lomé is the last voodoo market in West Africa. It is also known as the « skull market ». The stalls are not very appealing but this does not seem to disturb these two kids. April 1991. Le marché aux fétiches de Lomé est le dernier marché vaudou d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Il est…
In the big market in Lomé, some Togolese somen sell traditional fabrics, particularly the Dutch « wax » that is much sought after in Western Africa. They are called the « nanas Benz » as most of them have become wealthy and own a big Mercedes car. The golden years are now behind them as the economic crisis and…
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