Togo’s government announced Saturday that it possesses “serious and corroborative evidence” against two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese colleague, currently detained. The trio were arrested last month and are facing accusations of making “false declarations,” charges they vehemently deny. Details regarding the nature of the evidence remain undisclosed, fueling concerns about the basis of the detention. The case has drawn attention from press freedom organizations, raising questions about journalistic rights in Togo. Government officials have not offered a timeline for the investigation or potential release of the filmmakers. The ongoing situation highlights potential tensions between Togo and France regarding freedom of the press.