Sources: BBC
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé is sworn-in as President of the Council of Ministers of Togo. Following constitutional reform that introduced a parliamentary system, this new post becomes the highest office in the government's executive branch. 2025-05-3
France accuses Azerbaijan of being behind the protests and violence in New Caledonia after Azerbaijani and Togolese flags are seen alongside indigenous Kanak symbols at the protests. Azerbaijan has previously spoken out against French colonialism and supported pro-independence participants, in response to French support for Armenia. 2024-05-17
Security forces in Togo repel an attack at a security outpost in Kpendjal Prefecture in the far north of the country, pushing back the attackers to Burkina Faso. It is the first Islamist incident in Togo. 2021-11-9
Voters in Togo head to the polls to elect the country's president. Incumbent president Faure Gnassingbé, accused of an authoritarian rule, seeks to run for a fourth term which was made possible by a constitutional amendment in 2019. 2020-02-22
For the second consecutive day, hundreds of thousands of Togolese protest against President Faure Gnassingbé's 50-year family dynasty. Parliament is set to consider presidential term limits when it reconvenes in October. 2017-09-7
At least 48 people die and 15 are severely injured after a bus crashes into a truck 150 kilometres north of Lomé, capital of the West African nation of Togo. 2014-04-15
Voters in Togo go to the polls for a parliamentary election, which was delayed from October 2012 due to mass protests. 2013-07-25
France condemns the actions of a senior soldier after a YouTube video of him threatening a Togolese journalist in Lomé is released. 2010-08-13
Togo appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their ban from the next two Africa Cup of Nations in the aftermath of the Togo national football team attack. 2010-02-12