Togo

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

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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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Togo vs. DR Congo: Betting odds, prediction, pick - Pro Soccer WireTogo vs. DR Congo: Betting odds, prediction, pick  Pro Soccer Wire

Ex-Martial Akakpo partner launches new law firm in Togo - African Law & BusinessEx-Martial Akakpo partner launches new law firm in Togo  African Law & Business

Highlights and goal: Togo 0-1 DR Congo in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goal: Togo 0-1 DR Congo in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

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

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

Togo international Asamoah in paralysis fear after China football match collision - South China Morning PostTogo international Asamoah in paralysis fear after China football match collision  South China Morning Post

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

2026 World Cup (Q): DR Congo gets the job done against Togo - Foot Africa2026 World Cup (Q): DR Congo gets the job done against Togo  Foot Africa

BOAD Grants CFA20 Billion Loan to Boost Agricultural Mechanization in Togo - Togo FirstBOAD Grants CFA20 Billion Loan to Boost Agricultural Mechanization in Togo  Togo First

Togo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board - The GuardianTogo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board  The Guardian

Badanam Patoki appointed Minister of Economy and Strategic Monitoring of Togo - Financial AfrikBadanam Patoki appointed Minister of Economy and Strategic Monitoring of Togo  Financial Afrik

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)

2026 qualifiers: DR Congo's likely starting XI against Togo? - Foot Africa2026 qualifiers: DR Congo's likely starting XI against Togo?  Foot Africa

Kodjo Adedze Named Togo’s “Super Minister” for Infrastructure and Housing - Togo FirstKodjo Adedze Named Togo’s “Super Minister” for Infrastructure and Housing  Togo First

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 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

Togo vs RDC: Must-win clash for the Leopards - Foot AfricaTogo vs RDC: Must-win clash for the Leopards  Foot Africa

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

UNIDO to Support Togo in Implementing National Industrial Strategy - Togo FirstUNIDO to Support Togo in Implementing National Industrial Strategy  Togo First

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups Togo vs DR Congo - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups Togo vs DR Congo  Foot Africa

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m for exported electricity — NERC - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBenin, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m for exported electricity — NERC  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

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

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

Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch - Animation World NetworkGazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch  Animation World Network

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

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Small Traders with Clean Energy in Togo” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Small Traders with Clean Energy in Togo”  fundsforNGOs

Togo: Kossi Tenou leaves BCEAO for the government - Financial AfrikTogo: Kossi Tenou leaves BCEAO for the government  Financial Afrik

World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Togo vs DR Congo: What time and where to watch the match live? - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 qualifiers / Togo vs DR Congo: What time and where to watch the match live?  Foot Africa

Ghana accused of dumping West African migrants deported from US in Togo - RFIGhana accused of dumping West African migrants deported from US in Togo  RFI

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

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

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

Togo: President's sister-in-law, a former defence minister, arrested - africanews.comTogo: President's sister-in-law, a former defence minister, arrested  africanews.com

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

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

Togo Economic Update: Boosting growth and restoring fiscal space in uncertain times - World BankTogo Economic Update: Boosting growth and restoring fiscal space in uncertain times  World Bank

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

2025 World Bread Contest: Togo Among 21 Nations Competing in Nantes - Togo First2025 World Bread Contest: Togo Among 21 Nations Competing in Nantes  Togo First

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

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

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

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

Togo’s National Roadmap for Reducing SLCP Emissions in Solid Waste & The Action Plan for Greater Lomé - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Togo’s National Roadmap for Reducing SLCP Emissions in Solid Waste & The Action Plan for Greater Lomé  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

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

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

In Togo, the Aképé Technical Landfill Centre is expanding - Groupe EiffageIn Togo, the Aképé Technical Landfill Centre is expanding  Groupe Eiffage

Preview: Togo vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Togo vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

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

West Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’ - The GuardianWest Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’  The Guardian

Togo - Public Finance Review (PFR) in agriculture and rural connectivity sectors: leveraging public investment to transform the rural economy - World BankTogo - Public Finance Review (PFR) in agriculture and rural connectivity sectors: leveraging public investment to transform the rural economy  World Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Samuel Asamoah undergoes surgery on neck fracture after collision with pitchside board - The Athletic - The New York TimesSamuel Asamoah undergoes surgery on neck fracture after collision with pitchside board - The Athletic  The New York Times

Togo, Benin Launch Cross-Border Health Campaign for 6,000+ Beneficiaries - Togo FirstTogo, Benin Launch Cross-Border Health Campaign for 6,000+ Beneficiaries  Togo First

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

VIBES & VISION: BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN TOGO & USA - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)VIBES & VISION: BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN TOGO & USA  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)

Togo midfielder 'risks paralysis' after breaking neck in freak accident - talkSPORTTogo midfielder 'risks paralysis' after breaking neck in freak accident  talkSPORT

Togo Expands Universal Health Insurance to Self-Employed Workers - Togo FirstTogo Expands Universal Health Insurance to Self-Employed Workers  Togo First

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Togo Ranks 117th in Global Innovation Index 2025, But Shows Strength in Market Sophistication - Togo FirstTogo Ranks 117th in Global Innovation Index 2025, But Shows Strength in Market Sophistication  Togo First

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

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

Togo football star breaks neck in China after colliding with advertising board - TRT FrançaisTogo football star breaks neck in China after colliding with advertising board  TRT Français

BUILDING SHARED SECURITY: NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD AND TOGO PARTNERSHIP - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)BUILDING SHARED SECURITY: NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD AND TOGO PARTNERSHIP  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)

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

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

Togo - DR Congo prediction & tips 10.10.2025 - TransfermarktTogo - DR Congo prediction & tips 10.10.2025  Transfermarkt

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

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

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

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

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

Togo’s 2024 Economic Update : Building Resilience - World BankTogo’s 2024 Economic Update : Building Resilience  World Bank

INSPIRING CHANGE: MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWS STRENGTHEN USA-TOGO TIES - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)INSPIRING CHANGE: MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWS STRENGTHEN USA-TOGO TIES  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)