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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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

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

Ghana Cement Chamber urges action on rising Cimco imports from Togo - International Cement ReviewGhana Cement Chamber urges action on rising Cimco imports from Togo  International Cement Review

BREAKING NEWS: DEME kicks off major dredging project in Togo - Dredging TodayBREAKING NEWS: DEME kicks off major dredging project in Togo  Dredging Today

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

Travel in Ghana, Togo, Germany, Netherlands and more Disrupted as Brussels Airlines and Cityjet Grounds Eight Flights, Abandoning Passengers across Accra, Lomé, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, All You need to know - Travel And Tour WorldTravel in Ghana, Togo, Germany, Netherlands and more Disrupted as Brussels Airlines and Cityjet Grounds Eight Flights, Abandoning Passengers across Accra, Lomé, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, All You need to know  Travel And Tour World

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 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, 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

Ghana, Togo Hold Border Coordination Meeting on Telecom Spectrum Management - We are TechGhana, Togo Hold Border Coordination Meeting on Telecom Spectrum Management  We are Tech

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

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'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

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

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)

Togo's Young Generation Challenges Six Decades of Dynastic Rule - allAfrica.comTogo's Young Generation Challenges Six Decades of Dynastic Rule  allAfrica.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 against Faure Gnassingbé leave seven dead in Lomé - BBCTogo protests against Faure Gnassingbé leave seven dead in Lomé  BBC

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

Togo releases dozens detained in anti-government protests - The Times of IndiaTogo releases dozens detained in anti-government protests  The Times of India

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 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

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 Ramps Up Preparations for COP30 in Brazil - Togo FirstTogo Ramps Up Preparations for COP30 in Brazil  Togo First

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 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

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

Togo Highlights Role of Intellectual Property in Driving Growth - Togo FirstTogo Highlights Role of Intellectual Property in Driving Growth  Togo First

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

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

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

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

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

Ghana and Togo Strengthen Cross-Border Spectrum Coordination - Telecom Review AfricaGhana and Togo Strengthen Cross-Border Spectrum Coordination  Telecom Review Africa

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

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

Identifying malaria epidemic periods in Togo by health district and target group: a generalised additive model approach - BMC Infectious DiseasesIdentifying malaria epidemic periods in Togo by health district and target group: a generalised additive model approach  BMC Infectious Diseases

Human rights violations in Cyprus, Rwanda and Togo - The European StingHuman rights violations in Cyprus, Rwanda and Togo  The European Sting

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

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

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore in talks to buy phosphate from Togo - Business StandardFertilisers and Chemicals Travancore in talks to buy phosphate from Togo  Business Standard

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

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

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

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

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

Togo summons EU ambassador over detained protester resolution - Macau BusinessTogo summons EU ambassador over detained protester resolution  Macau Business

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

Is Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators? - dw.comIs Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators?  dw.com

Togo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests - dw.comTogo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests  dw.com

Togo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations - dw.comTogo: Rights groups report several killed in demonstrations  dw.com

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

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

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

Ghana's cement makers warn of threat from surging Togo imports - GhanaWebGhana's cement makers warn of threat from surging Togo imports  GhanaWeb

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

Petrol costs N1,826 in Togo, Dangote denies DAPPMAN’s petrol pricing claims - Punch NewspapersPetrol costs N1,826 in Togo, Dangote denies DAPPMAN’s petrol pricing claims  Punch Newspapers

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Underdog Togo's Davis Cup team are ‘hungry to make history’: Captain Agnamba Ali - sentinelassam.comUnderdog Togo's Davis Cup team are ‘hungry to make history’: Captain Agnamba Ali  sentinelassam.com

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

‘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

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

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

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

Eureka: Jeanne Autran-Edorh on architectural heritage and innovation in Togo - MonocleEureka: Jeanne Autran-Edorh on architectural heritage and innovation in Togo  Monocle

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

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

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

African Development Bank Group approves €26.5 million to support the construction of a new solar power plant in Togo - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group approves €26.5 million to support the construction of a new solar power plant in Togo  African Development Bank Group

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

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

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

African Solidarity Fund Partners With Denmark to Finance Sustainable Development Projects - Togo FirstAfrican Solidarity Fund Partners With Denmark to Finance Sustainable Development Projects  Togo First

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

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

Togo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule - africanews.comTogo's president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule  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’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

Dangote petrol N65 cheaper in Togo — Importers - Punch NewspapersDangote petrol N65 cheaper in Togo — Importers  Punch Newspapers

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

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

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