Togo

Country Togo
Capital Lomé
Continent Africa
Currency CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Gbe languages, Kotocoli & Kabiyé

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Introduction

French Togoland became Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, ruled Togo with a heavy hand for almost four decades. Despite the facade of multiparty elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government was largely dominated by President EYADEMA, whose Rally of the Togolese People (RPT) party has maintained power almost continually since 1967 and maintains a majority of seats in today's legislature. Upon EYADEMA's death in February 2005, the military installed the president's son, Faure GNASSINGBE, and then engineered his formal election two months later. Democratic gains since then allowed Togo to hold its first relatively free and fair legislative elections in October 2007. After years of political unrest and condemnation from international organizations for human rights abuses, Togo is finally being re-welcomed into the international community.

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Senegal and Togo Strengthen Cooperation on Digital Identity Systems - TechAfrica NewsSenegal and Togo Strengthen Cooperation on Digital Identity Systems  TechAfrica News

Elderly Poverty in Togo: The Fight for Dignity and Support - The Borgen ProjectElderly Poverty in Togo: The Fight for Dignity and Support  The Borgen Project

Togo introduces the malaria vaccine: a health milestone - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceTogo introduces the malaria vaccine: a health milestone  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Togo hospital pioneers cancer treatment with Focal One robot - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTogo hospital pioneers cancer treatment with Focal One robot  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Togo Cotton Sector Plots Five-Year Comeback Plan, Targets 200,000 Tons by 2030 - Togo FirstTogo Cotton Sector Plots Five-Year Comeback Plan, Targets 200,000 Tons by 2030  Togo First

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Togo - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Togo  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Togo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know - Al JazeeraTogo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know  Al Jazeera

Development of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo - World Meteorological Organization WMODevelopment of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Togo - Welcome to the United NationsTogo  Welcome to the United Nations

Activities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in Togo - unesco.orgActivities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in Togo  unesco.org

Passengers Impacted Across Africa, Including Senegal, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and More, as Air Senegal, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Air Côte d’Ivoire, CemAir, and Ethiopian Airlines Face 26 Cancellations, Disrupting Travel at Abidjan, Bul - Travel And Tour WorldPassengers Impacted Across Africa, Including Senegal, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and More, as Air Senegal, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Air Côte d’Ivoire, CemAir, and Ethiopian Airlines Face 26 Cancellations, Disrupting Travel at Abidjan, Bul  Travel And Tour World

Togo Taps Regional Hub in promoting soil health and boosting farm productivity - CGIARTogo Taps Regional Hub in promoting soil health and boosting farm productivity  CGIAR

Marguerite Gnakadé: Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule - BBCMarguerite Gnakadé: Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule  BBC

2025 News items - The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo - World Trade Organization2025 News items - The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo  World Trade Organization

Mental health: improving well-being and personal balance in Togo - hi.orgMental health: improving well-being and personal balance in Togo  hi.org

Food Security Project SAIRT 1 Reaches 25,000+ People in North Region - Togo FirstFood Security Project SAIRT 1 Reaches 25,000+ People in North Region  Togo First

First government of Togo’s fifth republic unveiled - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineFirst government of Togo’s fifth republic unveiled  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Togo footballer Samuel Asamoah at risk of paralysis after breaking neck - Al JazeeraTogo footballer Samuel Asamoah at risk of paralysis after breaking neck  Al Jazeera

Ecobank Q3 2025 Net Profit Jumps 34%, Fueled by Robust Deposits - Togo FirstEcobank Q3 2025 Net Profit Jumps 34%, Fueled by Robust Deposits  Togo First

Gnassingbé Urges Africa to Fund Infrastructure with Its Own Capital - Togo FirstGnassingbé Urges Africa to Fund Infrastructure with Its Own Capital  Togo First

GCA Partners with World Bank on Climate-Smart Agricultural Program in Togo - Global Center on AdaptationGCA Partners with World Bank on Climate-Smart Agricultural Program in Togo  Global Center on Adaptation

Successful launch of the Advocating for Safe Abortion Project in Togo - FIGO.orgSuccessful launch of the Advocating for Safe Abortion Project in Togo  FIGO.org

Burkina Faso and Togo: a joint effort on operational flood monitoring and forecasting - World Meteorological Organization WMOBurkina Faso and Togo: a joint effort on operational flood monitoring and forecasting  World Meteorological Organization WMO

SEI signs memorandum of understanding to support air quality monitoring in Togo - Stockholm Environment InstituteSEI signs memorandum of understanding to support air quality monitoring in Togo  Stockholm Environment Institute

US-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo - BBCUS-Africa deportations: Sent to Ghana and then transferred - the Nigerian stranded in Togo  BBC

Togo Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Togo Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Low turnout in Togo municipal polls after deadly protests - Al JazeeraLow turnout in Togo municipal polls after deadly protests  Al Jazeera

Togo - Public Finance Review (PFR) in agriculture and rural connectivity sectors: leveraging public investment to transform the rural economy - worldbank.orgTogo - Public Finance Review (PFR) in agriculture and rural connectivity sectors: leveraging public investment to transform the rural economy  worldbank.org

Togo's Innovative Approach to Solving Healthcare Delivery Challenges - World Bank BlogsTogo's Innovative Approach to Solving Healthcare Delivery Challenges  World Bank Blogs

Togo: GRIT 2025 Opens to Promote African Innovation and Digital Growth - Togo FirstTogo: GRIT 2025 Opens to Promote African Innovation and Digital Growth  Togo First

Advancing Togo's National Soil Information System for Sustainable Agriculture - CGIARAdvancing Togo's National Soil Information System for Sustainable Agriculture  CGIAR

Togo: African Development Bank Group evaluates project portfolio performance - African Development Bank GroupTogo: African Development Bank Group evaluates project portfolio performance  African Development Bank Group

Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible? - Al JazeeraTogo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?  Al Jazeera

Togo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new constitutional role - ConstitutionNetTogo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new constitutional role  ConstitutionNet

Production transformation policy review of Togo | Towards shared prosperity - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Production transformation policy review of Togo | Towards shared prosperity  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Togo: OMCT deeply concerned about the deterioration of Mr. Abdoul Aziz Goma’s health during his hunger strike - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTTogo: OMCT deeply concerned about the deterioration of Mr. Abdoul Aziz Goma’s health during his hunger strike  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Official launch of an innovative insurance product to protect Togolese municipalities from flooding - PreventionWeb.netOfficial launch of an innovative insurance product to protect Togolese municipalities from flooding  PreventionWeb.net

Togo Economic Update: Boosting growth and restoring fiscal space in uncertain times - worldbank.orgTogo Economic Update: Boosting growth and restoring fiscal space in uncertain times  worldbank.org

Davis Cup 2025, India vs Togo tennis: Know where to watch live streaming and telecast - Olympics.comDavis Cup 2025, India vs Togo tennis: Know where to watch live streaming and telecast  Olympics.com

Togo: Economic advancements amidst Gnassingbé’s power consolidation - CredendoTogo: Economic advancements amidst Gnassingbé’s power consolidation  Credendo

Togo: teachers committed to providing access to education for children with disabilities - hi.orgTogo: teachers committed to providing access to education for children with disabilities  hi.org

Togo protests against Faure Gnassingbé leave seven dead in Lomé - BBCTogo protests against Faure Gnassingbé leave seven dead in Lomé  BBC

No new government in Togo, three months after power shift - africanews.comNo new government in Togo, three months after power shift  africanews.com

Togo: strengthening climate and disaster risk management - UNDRRTogo: strengthening climate and disaster risk management  UNDRR

Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation - Al JazeeraSecurity forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation  Al Jazeera

Six West Africans deported from US to Ghana sent to Togo despite legal fight - BBCSix West Africans deported from US to Ghana sent to Togo despite legal fight  BBC

Togo: Shrinking civic space alarming as political crisis continues - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.Togo: Shrinking civic space alarming as political crisis continues  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

Togo protests: Faure Gnassingbé's dynastic power play sparks youth anger - BBCTogo protests: Faure Gnassingbé's dynastic power play sparks youth anger  BBC

Togo deny hosts Rwanda to clinch promotion to Group III - Davis CupTogo deny hosts Rwanda to clinch promotion to Group III  Davis Cup

7 people killed in protests last week in Togo: NGOs - Anadolu Ajansi7 people killed in protests last week in Togo: NGOs  Anadolu Ajansi

This Togo vaccine champion is transforming community perceptions of immunisation - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceThis Togo vaccine champion is transforming community perceptions of immunisation  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Implementing extended producer responsibility for tyre waste in Togo: a circular economy perspective - FrontiersImplementing extended producer responsibility for tyre waste in Togo: a circular economy perspective  Frontiers

Davis Cup match: India vs Togo: India defeats Togo to clinch place in the World Group 1 at the DLTA Stadium - The HinduDavis Cup match: India vs Togo: India defeats Togo to clinch place in the World Group 1 at the DLTA Stadium  The Hindu

Togo Pavilion – Biennale Architettura 2025 - ArchDailyTogo Pavilion – Biennale Architettura 2025  ArchDaily

Davis Cup 2025: India beat Togo 4-0 to stay in World Group I - Olympics.comDavis Cup 2025: India beat Togo 4-0 to stay in World Group I  Olympics.com

India fertiliser company in talks to buy phosphate from Togo: Sources - The Economic TimesIndia fertiliser company in talks to buy phosphate from Togo: Sources  The Economic Times

Parliament Swears In 14 New Lawmakers - Togo FirstParliament Swears In 14 New Lawmakers  Togo First

Togo Moves to Harmonize Education Pathways and Strengthen Skills Training - Togo FirstTogo Moves to Harmonize Education Pathways and Strengthen Skills Training  Togo First

Samuel Asamoah: Togo midfielder breaks neck in collision with advertising board - BBCSamuel Asamoah: Togo midfielder breaks neck in collision with advertising board  BBC

France 24 and RFI broadcasters suspended in Togo for 3 months - Committee to Protect JournalistsFrance 24 and RFI broadcasters suspended in Togo for 3 months  Committee to Protect Journalists

After constitutional change, Togo's parliament appoints country's leader to top position - ConstitutionNetAfter constitutional change, Togo's parliament appoints country's leader to top position  ConstitutionNet

Togo’s ruling party wins local elections - Anadolu AjansiTogo’s ruling party wins local elections  Anadolu Ajansi

Al Qaeda affiliate has killed dozens of civilians in Togo this year, minister says - ReutersAl Qaeda affiliate has killed dozens of civilians in Togo this year, minister says  Reuters

New post for Togo president could see him rule for life - BBCNew post for Togo president could see him rule for life  BBC

Augie's ToGo - I Love NYAugie's ToGo  I Love NY

Digital 2025: Togo - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Togo  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Togo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations - DWTogo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations  DW

GIABA partners with Togo’s faith leaders to curb illicit financial flows - Togo FirstGIABA partners with Togo’s faith leaders to curb illicit financial flows  Togo First

Togo arrest warrants ahead of new protests - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTogo arrest warrants ahead of new protests  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Togo Country Climate and Development Report - ReliefWebTogo Country Climate and Development Report  ReliefWeb

School Building Donated by Church in Togo - news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.orgSchool Building Donated by Church in Togo  news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org

Advancing Togo’s national soil information system for sustainable agriculture - CGIARAdvancing Togo’s national soil information system for sustainable agriculture  CGIAR

Russia moves to deepen military ties with Togo - TVP WorldRussia moves to deepen military ties with Togo  TVP World

Togo, Algeria and Egypt shine in CANEX Shorts film contest - African Export-Import BankTogo, Algeria and Egypt shine in CANEX Shorts film contest  African Export-Import Bank

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Togo - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Togo  UNAIDS

Togo reports mpox outbreak as activity escalates in West Africa - CIDRAPTogo reports mpox outbreak as activity escalates in West Africa  CIDRAP

Scaling up agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in Togo - PreventionWeb.netScaling up agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in Togo  PreventionWeb.net

Togo Advances National Agricultural Insurance with GCA Support - Global Center on AdaptationTogo Advances National Agricultural Insurance with GCA Support  Global Center on Adaptation

Togo: Internet disruptions undermine the work of human rights defenders within the context of protest crackdowns - Front Line DefendersTogo: Internet disruptions undermine the work of human rights defenders within the context of protest crackdowns  Front Line Defenders

WFP Togo Country Brief, July 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Togo Country Brief, July 2025  ReliefWeb

Is Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators? - DWIs Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators?  DW

GIEWS Country Brief: The Togolese Republic 05-June-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: The Togolese Republic 05-June-2025  ReliefWeb

Repression of Gen Z in Togo: 48 activists must be urgently released - Front Line DefendersRepression of Gen Z in Togo: 48 activists must be urgently released  Front Line Defenders

Togo’s 2024 Economic Update : Building Resilience - worldbank.orgTogo’s 2024 Economic Update : Building Resilience  worldbank.org

‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty - The Guardian‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty  The Guardian

Togo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests - DWTogo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests  DW

Davis Cup: India storm to 2-0 lead against Togo after Sasikumar, Ramanathan shine - India TodayDavis Cup: India storm to 2-0 lead against Togo after Sasikumar, Ramanathan shine  India Today

Deputy Chief of Mission Kim McClure - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)Deputy Chief of Mission Kim McClure  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)

Have We Finally Moved On From the Pandemic’s “It” Sofa? - DwellHave We Finally Moved On From the Pandemic’s “It” Sofa?  Dwell

WFP Togo Country Brief, August 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Togo Country Brief, August 2025  ReliefWeb

WFP Togo Country Brief, April 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Togo Country Brief, April 2025  ReliefWeb

Togo leader to be inaugrated in highest presidential office - Times of IndiaTogo leader to be inaugrated in highest presidential office  Times of India

Togo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north - Genocide WatchTogo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north  Genocide Watch

Mali: Alfousseini Togo’s detention marks the latest crackdown on journalists - Reporters sans frontièresMali: Alfousseini Togo’s detention marks the latest crackdown on journalists  Reporters sans frontières

West Africa: RSF supports environmental journalism training by the Truth Reporting Post consortium in Togo - Reporters sans frontièresWest Africa: RSF supports environmental journalism training by the Truth Reporting Post consortium in Togo  Reporters sans frontières

The future of volleyball in Togo is promising! - FIVBThe future of volleyball in Togo is promising!  FIVB

IITA and AfricaRice advance agricultural transformation in Togo - CGIARIITA and AfricaRice advance agricultural transformation in Togo  CGIAR

Togo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation - RFITogo soldiers clash with protesters demanding Gnassingbé resignation  RFI

Togo: African Development Fund and the Republic of Togo Sign Partial Credit Guarantee Agreement to support mobilization of EUR 200 million Sustainable Loan - African Development Bank GroupTogo: African Development Fund and the Republic of Togo Sign Partial Credit Guarantee Agreement to support mobilization of EUR 200 million Sustainable Loan  African Development Bank Group

WFP Togo Country Brief, June 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Togo Country Brief, June 2025  ReliefWeb