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Main Historical Dates - Togo

Togo is a small West African country known for its vibrant markets and rich culture. Here are the top 30 historical dates in the country's history:

Date Event
c. 11th century The Ewe people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Togo, migrate to the region from present-day Nigeria and Benin
1470 The Portuguese establish trading posts along the Togolese coast
1884 Germany establishes a protectorate over Togo, which becomes a German colony in 1905
1914 British and French forces occupy Togo during World War I, dividing the territory between them
1922 Togo becomes a League of Nations mandate, with the British administering the eastern portion and the French the western portion
1946 Togo becomes a United Nations trust territory, with France as the administering power
1956 The Togolese Progressive Party (RPT) is founded by Sylvanus Olympio, a key figure in the country's independence movement
1958 Togo becomes an autonomous republic within the French Union, with Olympio as prime minister
1960 Togo becomes fully independent from France, with Olympio as its first president
1963 Olympio is assassinated in a military coup, leading to a period of political instability and authoritarian rule
1967 Gnassingbé Eyadéma takes power in a military coup, beginning a long period of rule marked by repression and human rights abuses
1979 Eyadéma survives an assassination attempt and consolidates his power, becoming one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
1991 Pro-democracy protests break out in Togo, leading to the establishment of a multiparty system and the drafting of a new constitution
1993 Togo holds its first multiparty elections, with Eyadéma winning a controversial victory amid allegations of fraud
2002 Eyadéma is re-elected for a fifth term, leading to protests and international criticism
2005 Eyadéma dies in office, leading to a contested succession and a period of political uncertainty
2007 Faure Gnassingbé, Eyadéma's son, is elected president of Togo in a controversial election that is criticized by international observers
2010 Togo experiences a political crisis following disputed parliamentary elections, leading to protests and violence
2015 Togo celebrates 55 years of independence, with the country facing challenges from poverty, corruption, and political unrest
2017 Protests break out in Togo calling for constitutional reform and an end to the Gnassingbé dynasty's rule, leading to a crackdown by security forces and the arrest of opposition leaders
2019 Togo holds presidential elections, with Faure Gnassingbé winning a fourth term in office amid allegations of fraud and opposition boycotts
2020 Togo faces challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the government implementing measures to control the spread of the virus and provide economic relief
2021 Togo celebrates the 61st anniversary of its independence, with President Gnassingbé promising to implement reforms and address the country's social and economic challenges

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