Women play a crucial role in society, yet their contributions often go unrecognized and undervalued. In Togo, a small country in West Africa, women have been fighting for recognition and equality for many years. And on November 16th, Togolese women are celebrated and honored for their strength and resilience on Women’s Struggle Day. Women’s Struggle…
On February 5, 2005, Togo’s long-standing President Gnassingbé Eyadéma passed away at the age of 69. This event shook the nation and marked the end of an era for the small West African country. For 38 years, Eyadéma had ruled over Togo with an iron fist, leaving a complex legacy that is still being debated…
The Assassination of Sylvanus Olympio: Prelude to Togo’s Political Struggle On January 13, 1963, Sylvanus Olympio, the first President of Togo, was assassinated by a group of soldiers led by Sergeant Etienne Gnassingbe Eyadema, who then went on to seize power for himself. This event sparked a long and tumultuous political struggle in the West…
