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 - Wikipedia
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‘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

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

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

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

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

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

Togo suspends two French news outlets over alleged threat to the country’s stability - Global VoicesTogo suspends two French news outlets over alleged threat to the country’s stability  Global Voices

Togo Updates PURS Program with Partners amid Increased Insecurity-induced Displacement in North - Togo FirstTogo Updates PURS Program with Partners amid Increased Insecurity-induced Displacement in North  Togo First

Togo's ASKY reviews widebody plans, adjusts fleet outlook - ch-aviationTogo's ASKY reviews widebody plans, adjusts fleet outlook  ch-aviation

Gnassingbe’s Power Grab Sparks Rare Protests in Togo - World Politics ReviewGnassingbe’s Power Grab Sparks Rare Protests in Togo  World Politics Review

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

Clashes break out in Togo’s capital as protesters call for the president’s resignation - AP NewsClashes break out in Togo’s capital as protesters call for the president’s resignation  AP News

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

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

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

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

Horticulture: The PROFIT Project Launches In-Kind Grant Program in Togo - Togo FirstHorticulture: The PROFIT Project Launches In-Kind Grant Program in Togo  Togo First

Togo: Business Registration Dips 3% in H1 2025, YoY - Togo FirstTogo: Business Registration Dips 3% in H1 2025, YoY  Togo First

Government Warns Against Fake News as Municipal Elections Approach - Togo FirstGovernment Warns Against Fake News as Municipal Elections Approach  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

Togo: Testimonies provide glimpse into violent repression of protests - Genocide WatchTogo: Testimonies provide glimpse into violent repression of protests  Genocide Watch

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

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

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

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

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

Togo Launches 23 Local Development Projects Backed by GIZ Funding - Togo FirstTogo Launches 23 Local Development Projects Backed by GIZ Funding  Togo First

'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests - AP News'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests  AP News

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

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

Togo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society - African Development Bank GroupTogo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society  African Development Bank Group

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

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

Production transformation policy review of Togo - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Production transformation policy review of Togo  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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

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

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

At least 3 people dead in Togo protests calling for leader’s resignation, Amnesty says - AP NewsAt least 3 people dead in Togo protests calling for leader’s resignation, Amnesty says  AP News

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 groups say recent protests left 7 dead - France 24Togo groups say recent protests left 7 dead  France 24

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

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

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

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

Lome Airport secures US-funded security equipment - Regional GatewayLome Airport secures US-funded security equipment  Regional Gateway

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

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

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

Davis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I | Tennis News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDavis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I | Tennis News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

Togo: Arrest Warrants Issued for Subversive Maneuvers’ Instigators - THISDAYLIVETogo: Arrest Warrants Issued for Subversive Maneuvers’ Instigators  THISDAYLIVE

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

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

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

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’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

'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests - The Independent'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests  The Independent

Benin, Togo owe $11m in electricity debt to Nigeria – NERC - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBenin, Togo owe $11m in electricity debt to Nigeria – NERC  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

How protected are protected areas? What monitoring birds tells us about park management in Togo, West Africa - Phys.orgHow protected are protected areas? What monitoring birds tells us about park management in Togo, West Africa  Phys.org

Togo: Authorities must investigate allegations protesters were tortured and end crackdown on dissent - Amnesty InternationalTogo: Authorities must investigate allegations protesters were tortured and end crackdown on dissent  Amnesty International

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

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

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

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

Benin and Togo: Burning less, planting more and combatting climate change one meal at a time — welcome to the ‘Mothers Club’ - IFRCBenin and Togo: Burning less, planting more and combatting climate change one meal at a time — welcome to the ‘Mothers Club’  IFRC

Togo: Solar energy shines light on delivery rooms - African Development Bank GroupTogo: Solar energy shines light on delivery rooms  African Development Bank Group

Togo - General DebateTogo  General Debate

Togo: African Development Bank and Togolese government sign agriculture-related financing agreements of approximately $39 million - African Development Bank GroupTogo: African Development Bank and Togolese government sign agriculture-related financing agreements of approximately $39 million  African Development Bank Group

Togo rocked by protests over reforms that could extend President Gnassingbé's rule - AP NewsTogo rocked by protests over reforms that could extend President Gnassingbé's rule  AP News

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

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

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

Burkina Faso and Togo learning exchange on flood forecasting and early warning systems - World Meteorological Organization WMOBurkina Faso and Togo learning exchange on flood forecasting and early warning systems  World Meteorological Organization WMO

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

Violent Togo protest crackdown must be investigated: Amnesty - Arab NewsViolent Togo protest crackdown must be investigated: Amnesty  Arab News

Togo’s youth revolution: Harvesting wealth and hope - African Development Bank GroupTogo’s youth revolution: Harvesting wealth and hope  African Development Bank Group

Togo opposition calls for election delay after deadly protests - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Togo opposition calls for election delay after deadly protests  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Togo suspends French broadcasters for three months - Le Monde.frTogo suspends French broadcasters for three months  Le Monde.fr

Felix Auger-Aliassime Improves Education for Children in Togo - BORGEN MagazineFelix Auger-Aliassime Improves Education for Children in Togo  BORGEN Magazine

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

India drawn against Togo in Davis Cup World Group I Play-offs next year; AITA says it's home tie - Times of IndiaIndia drawn against Togo in Davis Cup World Group I Play-offs next year; AITA says it's home tie  Times of India

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

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

Togo targets bloggers, artists over anti-government protests - channelafrica.co.zaTogo targets bloggers, artists over anti-government protests  channelafrica.co.za

Togo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule - AP NewsTogo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule  AP News

Shin 'yan Togo na iya zanga-zanga? - DWShin 'yan Togo na iya zanga-zanga?  DW

Consumer Rights Groups Decry Internet Clampdown in Togo - News Central TVConsumer Rights Groups Decry Internet Clampdown in Togo  News Central TV

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

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

Togo Eyes Joining Alliance of Junta-Led Sahel States - The Defense PostTogo Eyes Joining Alliance of Junta-Led Sahel States  The Defense Post

Considering Togo’s Architectural Heritage - e-fluxConsidering Togo’s Architectural Heritage  e-flux

Togo: Authorities Must Investigate Allegations Protesters Were Tortured and End Crackdown on Dissent - Amnesty International USATogo: Authorities Must Investigate Allegations Protesters Were Tortured and End Crackdown on Dissent  Amnesty International USA

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