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Togo to fight Afcon ban

Togo plans to fight its suspension from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations after the team withdrew from January’s tournament.

Controversial Togo president steps down

President Faure Gnassingbe, facing mounting international pressure since the Togo’s military installed him as leader three weeks ago, has announced he is stepping down and will…

France holds key in Togo

New Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe could yet weather the political storm that surrounds his controversial appointment, thanks to his strong support from the army, analysts…

Togo controversially swears in president

Togo’s Constitutional Court swore in 39-year-old Faure Gnassingbe as this tiny West African nation’s new president on Monday, despite volleys of international condemnation after…

Long-ruling Togo president dies of heart attack

Togo President Gnassingbe Eyadema, whose 38-year repressive reign over his tiny, impoverished country made him Africa’s longest-ruling leader, died of what aides said was a heart…

Ivory Coast rebels apologise for walk-out

Ivory Coast’s rebels apologised to Togo’s president on Sunday after walking out of peace talks, a withdrawal that raised fears of new fighting in West Africa’s economic powerhouse.