“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15 (KJV)

Brief History of Togo

Togo, officially known as the Togolese Republic, is a small West African nation located along the Gulf of Guinea. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north. The capital city is Lomé.

Population

• Estimated Population: Approximately 9.6 million
• Major Ethnic Groups:
  
  • Ewe
  • Mina
  • Kabyè
• Languages: The official language is French, with Ewe and Kabiye also widely spoken.

Economy

Togo’s economy is primarily agrarian, with agriculture being the backbone of its economic structure. Key features include:

• Main Economic Activities:
  
  • Agriculture: Employs a significant portion of the population, focusing on crops like yams, cassava, and cocoa.
  • Phosphate Mining: Togo has the fourth-largest phosphate deposits in the world, contributing significantly to its GDP.

• Economic Challenges:

  • Togo remains one of the least developed countries, facing high poverty rates and dependency on foreign aid.
  • The economy is vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices, particularly in agriculture and mining.

Historical Context

• Colonial History: Togo was initially a German protectorate established in 1884. After World War I, it was divided into British and French zones, with the French zone becoming French Togoland.

• Independence: Togo gained independence from France on April 27, 1960.

• Political Instability: The country has experienced significant political turmoil, including a long period of authoritarian rule under Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who seized power in 1967. His son, Faure Gnassingbé, has been president since 2005, with elections often criticized for fraud.

Conflicts and Wars

Togo has not experienced large-scale wars but has faced internal conflicts and political unrest, particularly during election periods. Protests and violence have erupted over calls for political reforms and term limits, reflecting ongoing tensions between the government and opposition groups.

This combination of historical challenges and ongoing political issues continues to shape Togo’s development and governance today.

CIYWR in Togo 

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CIYWR At Work in Togo
CIYWR’s Evangelistic Work in Togo includes Open Air Crusades (city and remote), Church Healing and Salvation Revivals, and Personal Outreach.

“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” Luke 9:56

CIYWR’s Service Work in Togo includes Hospital Visits, Ministering to the Poor, and local Church Growth and Outreach.

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Acts 2: 38,39