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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Ghana and Togo Regulators Begin Border Telecom Coordination Talks - TechAfrica NewsGhana and Togo Regulators Begin Border Telecom Coordination Talks  TechAfrica News

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

Sudan’s World Cup Journey Stopped Cold by Togo’s Early Blow - Foot AfricaSudan’s World Cup Journey Stopped Cold by Togo’s Early Blow  Foot Africa

Togo has a cancer problem, but the government says vaccines will help - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceTogo has a cancer problem, but the government says vaccines will help  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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 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

Ghana, Togo hold cross-border coordination talks - Connecting AfricaGhana, Togo hold cross-border coordination talks  Connecting Africa

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

Togo country climate and development report - PreventionWeb.netTogo country climate and development report  PreventionWeb.net

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

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

Togo’s Sandwiches former CEO retakes the helm - Restaurant DiveTogo’s Sandwiches former CEO retakes the helm  Restaurant Dive

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

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

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

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

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

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

Togo Launches Major School Kit Distribution Campaign for 100,000 Girls - Togo FirstTogo Launches Major School Kit Distribution Campaign for 100,000 Girls  Togo First

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

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

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

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'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

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)

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

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

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

Togo tight-lipped as Burkina militants infiltrate north - Arab NewsTogo tight-lipped as Burkina militants infiltrate north  Arab News

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

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

Togo Joins Africa-Caribbean Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit - Togo FirstTogo Joins Africa-Caribbean Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit  Togo First

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

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

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

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

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 Announces Continued Leadership of Glenn Lunde as Chief Executive Officer - Franchising.comTOGO’S Announces Continued Leadership of Glenn Lunde as Chief Executive Officer  Franchising.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Togo and Sudan confirmed lineup - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Togo and Sudan confirmed lineup  Africa Top Sports

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

Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo - Hindustan TimesDavis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo  Hindustan Times

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

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

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

Togo’s Sandwiches announces return of Glenn Lunde as CEO - Nation’s Restaurant NewsTogo’s Sandwiches announces return of Glenn Lunde as CEO  Nation’s Restaurant News

Africa Corps’ Newest Targets: Benin and Togo - Grey DynamicsAfrica Corps’ Newest Targets: Benin and Togo  Grey Dynamics

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

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

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

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

African Trade Fair: 20 Togolese SMEs Attend in Algeria - Togo FirstAfrican Trade Fair: 20 Togolese SMEs Attend in Algeria  Togo First

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

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

Russia moves to increase influence in West Africa by deepening military ties with Togo - TVP WorldRussia moves to increase influence in West Africa by deepening military ties with Togo  TVP World

Togo Postpones Mayoral Elections Again, Citing Logistical Concerns - Togo FirstTogo Postpones Mayoral Elections Again, Citing Logistical Concerns  Togo First

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

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

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

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 Launches Open Data Platforms to Promote Transparency and Development - TechAfrica NewsTogo Launches Open Data Platforms to Promote Transparency and Development  TechAfrica News

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

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

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

Togo: Union campaigns to ensure education remains a priority - Education InternationalTogo: Union campaigns to ensure education remains a priority  Education International

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

Togo's former CEO left the brand last year to take another job. Now he's back - Restaurant Business MagazineTogo's former CEO left the brand last year to take another job. Now he's back  Restaurant Business Magazine

Why the Silence on certain Togo cement imports in Ghana’s regulated market? - MyJoyOnlineWhy the Silence on certain Togo cement imports in Ghana’s regulated market?  MyJoyOnline

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

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

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

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

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

Togo restricted internet during June protests - Global VoicesTogo restricted internet during June protests  Global Voices

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

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

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

TOGO PARTICIPATED IN U.S. SECRET SERVICE CYBERCRIME TRAINING AT ILEA - U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)TOGO PARTICIPATED IN U.S. SECRET SERVICE CYBERCRIME TRAINING AT ILEA  U.S. Embassy in Togo (.gov)

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