Togo

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Togo is a West African nation nestled between Ghana and Benin.

The region that is now Togo has been inhabited for centuries, with various ethnic groups like the Ewe and Togolese peoples. These groups had their own distinct societies, languages, and traditions.

In the late 19th century, European powers, particularly Germany and France, established control over Togo. It was divided into two territories, Togoland, which was a German colony, and British Togoland. After World War I, Togoland was divided again, with the western part placed under British control and the eastern part becoming a French mandate.

Togo gained independence from France in 1960 under the leadership of Sylvanus Olympio. However, political instability marred the early years of independence, with Olympio being assassinated in a coup in 1963.

Gnassingbé Eyadéma seized power in 1967 and ruled Togo for nearly four decades. His presidency was marked by authoritarian rule and political repression. After his death in 2005, his son, Faure Gnassingbé, took office, sparking protests and international criticism.

Togo's political landscape has since seen efforts to address political tensions and promote democracy. Its history reflects a journey from indigenous societies through colonialism to independence and the complexities of modern governance.

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