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Togo In Depth: A Peace Corps Publication

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When Germany lost control of its former colonies after World War I, part of Togoland was ceded to the British in the then-Gold Coast . The remainder of the territory came under French control and became an independent Togo in 1960. In 1963 the country’s first elected president was killed in a coup d’état, Africa’s first. In 1967, Gnassingbe Eyadema became president and remained in the position until February 2005, when he suddenly died of a heart attack. Eyadema was Africa’s longest-serving head of state. His son, Faure Gnassingbe, became president of Togo in April 2005.

Togo continues to experience profound political challenges. After nearly three decades of one-party rule by President Eyadema and the Rassemblement du Peuple Togolais , the Constitution was changed to permit the registration of other political parties. Though the RPT continues to overwhelmingly dominate the government, there is a great deal of pressure for change from within the country and from outside agencies such as the World Bank and the European Union. As a result of the legislative elections of October 2007, political tension eased even more as opposition parties now hold seats in parliament. With these new political developments, the EU and international organizations continue to resume aid programs.

Language: English

Pages: 62

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: November 03, 2013

Togo In Depth: A Peace Corps Publication

0/5 ( ratings)

When Germany lost control of its former colonies after World War I, part of Togoland was ceded to the British in the then-Gold Coast . The remainder of the territory came under French control and became an independent Togo in 1960. In 1963 the country’s first elected president was killed in a coup d’état, Africa’s first. In 1967, Gnassingbe Eyadema became president and remained in the position until February 2005, when he suddenly died of a heart attack. Eyadema was Africa’s longest-serving head of state. His son, Faure Gnassingbe, became president of Togo in April 2005.

Togo continues to experience profound political challenges. After nearly three decades of one-party rule by President Eyadema and the Rassemblement du Peuple Togolais , the Constitution was changed to permit the registration of other political parties. Though the RPT continues to overwhelmingly dominate the government, there is a great deal of pressure for change from within the country and from outside agencies such as the World Bank and the European Union. As a result of the legislative elections of October 2007, political tension eased even more as opposition parties now hold seats in parliament. With these new political developments, the EU and international organizations continue to resume aid programs.

Language: English

Pages: 62

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: November 03, 2013

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