Togo to close border with Ghana

Accra, Oct. 12, GNA - The Ministry of the Interior on Friday announced that the Togolese authorities would close their side of the border from October 13-15 because of their parliamentary elections. A statement signed by Nana Obiri Boahen, Minister of State, said the travelling public would therefore not be able to travel to Togo during the period.

"All controls on the eastern frontiers have been alerted to monitor the situation," it said.