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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Togo’s ZIH to Acquire Petrogal Guinea-Bissau Assets - Energy Capital & PowerTogo’s ZIH to Acquire Petrogal Guinea-Bissau Assets  Energy Capital & Power

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

Japan-Togo Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Togo Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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

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

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

TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa - The ConversationTikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa  The Conversation

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

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 tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north - France 24Togo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north  France 24

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

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 Backs 119 Private Media Outlets with Public Funding in 2025 - Togo FirstTogo Backs 119 Private Media Outlets with Public Funding in 2025  Togo First

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

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

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 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

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

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

Official launch of an innovative insurance product to protect Togolese municipalities from flooding - PreventionWebOfficial launch of an innovative insurance product to protect Togolese municipalities from flooding  PreventionWeb

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

UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES ACCROS TOGO WITH KARA UNIVERSITY & THE U.S. EMBASSY - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES ACCROS TOGO WITH KARA UNIVERSITY & THE U.S. EMBASSY  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)

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

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

Togo’s Ex-Defense Chief Joins Calls for President to Step Down - BloombergTogo’s Ex-Defense Chief Joins Calls for President to Step Down  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

Togo confirms over 60 killed in Al Qaeda-linked attacks - africanews.comTogo confirms over 60 killed in Al Qaeda-linked attacks  africanews.com

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

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

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

Togo aspires to play best tennis against India in Davis Cup - The HinduTogo aspires to play best tennis against India in Davis Cup  The Hindu

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

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

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

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

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

Eat Sleep Ball Argentina Flag Drawstring Backpack Togo - Gym Bags El Salvador - roarmag.orgEat Sleep Ball Argentina Flag Drawstring Backpack Togo - Gym Bags El Salvador  roarmag.org

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

Plane Pillow Cabeau Best Neck Pillow For Travel – Evolution Togo Go Neck Pillow - roarmag.orgPlane Pillow Cabeau Best Neck Pillow For Travel – Evolution Togo Go Neck Pillow  roarmag.org

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

WFP 2025 Regional Response Strategy: Addressing the spill over of the Sahel crisis in the Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Togo, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire) - ReliefWebWFP 2025 Regional Response Strategy: Addressing the spill over of the Sahel crisis in the Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Togo, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire)  ReliefWeb

Reduce waste, boost coverage: Togo adopts smaller five-dose vials for measles-rubella vaccination - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceReduce waste, boost coverage: Togo adopts smaller five-dose vials for measles-rubella vaccination  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

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

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

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

Togo to Hold Mayoral Elections on 2–4 October - Togo FirstTogo to Hold Mayoral Elections on 2–4 October  Togo First

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

2024 News items - WTO Regional Trade Policy Course closes in Togo - World Trade Organization2024 News items - WTO Regional Trade Policy Course closes in Togo  World Trade Organization

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

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

Togo’s First Participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale Presents a Curated View of Its National Heritage - ArchDailyTogo’s First Participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale Presents a Curated View of Its National Heritage  ArchDaily

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

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

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

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

Togo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society - afdb.orgTogo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society  afdb.org

Togo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months - RFITogo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months  RFI

Togo and UC Berkeley: A data science alliance to build a dynamic West African nation - Berkeley NewsTogo and UC Berkeley: A data science alliance to build a dynamic West African nation  Berkeley News

Scaling up agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in Togo - PreventionWebScaling up agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in Togo  PreventionWeb

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

Togo’s citizens want to leave Ecowas – new survey suggests why - The ConversationTogo’s citizens want to leave Ecowas – new survey suggests why  The Conversation

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

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

Togo: Solar energy shines light on delivery rooms - afdb.orgTogo: Solar energy shines light on delivery rooms  afdb.org

Strengthening policy engagement to boost agricultural innovation in Togo - CGIARStrengthening policy engagement to boost agricultural innovation in Togo  CGIAR

Togo Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteTogo Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

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

Togo: Testimonies provide glimpse into violent repression of protests - Amnesty InternationalTogo: Testimonies provide glimpse into violent repression of protests  Amnesty International

Seven killed in Togo protests against President Gnassingbé’s rule - Peoples DispatchSeven killed in Togo protests against President Gnassingbé’s rule  Peoples Dispatch

WFP Togo Country Brief, November 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Togo Country Brief, November 2024  ReliefWeb

Togo’s ‘Nana-Benz’: how cheap Chinese imports of African fabrics have hurt the famous women traders - The ConversationTogo’s ‘Nana-Benz’: how cheap Chinese imports of African fabrics have hurt the famous women traders  The Conversation

Addressing Mental Health in Togo - The Borgen ProjectAddressing Mental Health in Togo  The Borgen Project

Togo: Population Movement - Emergency Appeal (MDRTG010) Operational update (03/02/2025) - ReliefWebTogo: Population Movement - Emergency Appeal (MDRTG010) Operational update (03/02/2025)  ReliefWeb

Seven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say - ReutersSeven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say  Reuters

Davis Cup 2025: India drawn against Togo in World Group I play-offs - Olympics.comDavis Cup 2025: India drawn against Togo in World Group I play-offs  Olympics.com

Togo makes progress in the fight against tuberculosis - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaTogo makes progress in the fight against tuberculosis  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Togo detains TV5 Monde journalist, forces deletion of protest videos - Committee to Protect JournalistsTogo detains TV5 Monde journalist, forces deletion of protest videos  Committee to Protect Journalists

Gnassingbe sworn in as president of Togo's Council of Ministers - XinhuaGnassingbe sworn in as president of Togo's Council of Ministers  Xinhua

Togo holds first local elections since controversial power shift - africanews.comTogo holds first local elections since controversial power shift  africanews.com

‘Architecture Encounters’ traces period-defining built environment stories in Togo and West Africa - wallpaper.com‘Architecture Encounters’ traces period-defining built environment stories in Togo and West Africa  wallpaper.com

Sikien of Koutammakou, Republic of Benin and Togo - The Metropolitan Museum of ArtSikien of Koutammakou, Republic of Benin and Togo  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Longtime Togo leader Gnassingbe consolidates grip on power with title swap - France 24Longtime Togo leader Gnassingbe consolidates grip on power with title swap  France 24

Togo: France 24 and RFI suspended for three months - International Federation of Journalists - IFJTogo: France 24 and RFI suspended for three months  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Togo soldiers break up protests against longtime leader - ReutersTogo soldiers break up protests against longtime leader  Reuters

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

At least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo - africanews.comAt least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo  africanews.com

Togo: strengthening climate and disaster risk management - PreventionWebTogo: strengthening climate and disaster risk management  PreventionWeb

Preserving Lomé’s modernist legacy: A call to protect Togo’s architectural heritage - MonoclePreserving Lomé’s modernist legacy: A call to protect Togo’s architectural heritage  Monocle

Togo’s security forces cast early votes ahead of high-stakes municipal elections - africanews.comTogo’s security forces cast early votes ahead of high-stakes municipal elections  africanews.com

ECOWAS calls for restraint in violent protests in Togo - africanews.comECOWAS calls for restraint in violent protests in Togo  africanews.com

Togo leader gets new role without term limits, opposition calls it a coup - ReutersTogo leader gets new role without term limits, opposition calls it a coup  Reuters

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

Togo suspends RFI and France 24 for three months, communications authority says - ReutersTogo suspends RFI and France 24 for three months, communications authority says  Reuters