Togo became independent from French administration on 27 April 1960.
The Togolese Republic
TogoWestern Africa-4:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)French
National CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF)
National Day(s)27 April (Independence Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalLome
Economic CapitalLome
Cultural CapitalLome
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 9 – 12 h
Connecting flights
Primary AirportGnassingbe Eyadema International Airport (LFW)
Primary PortPort of Lome
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline56 km
Highest PointMount Agou (986 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverMono River
ClimateTropical climate
Border Countries
GhanaBeninBurkina Faso
3Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
The territory was a German colony, then a League of Nations mandate split between Britain and France.
The country is a narrow north–south strip, only about 50 km wide along the coast.
Phosphate rock has long been a leading mineral export in the country.
The Autonomous Port of Lome is a deep-water hub serving landlocked neighboring countries.
Gnassingbe Eyadema ruled from 1967 until 2005, one of Africa’s longest presidencies.
Koutammakou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Togo, is renowned for the Batammariba people’s distinctive earthen tower-houses.
Lome was an early host of an ACP–EEC trade convention that still bears the city’s name.
Kpalime and the surrounding hills are a center of cocoa, coffee and crafts in Togo.
Voodoo and other traditional practices remain socially important in the south.
The Togolese football team has been a rare source of nationwide popular celebration.
A planned corridor of roads and rail aims to link Lome more tightly to Burkina Faso and beyond.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
GDP, current prices-USD Billions
Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)
GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita
Population-Millions of people
General government gross debt-% of GDP
Income levelWorld Bank classification-
Economic Comparison
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Dr. Jean-Lucien Kwassi Lanyo Savi de Tove
Since May 2025
H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe
Since May 2025
H.E. Dr. Robert Dussey
Since September 2013
H.E. Essowe Georges Barcola
Since October 2025
H.E. Badanam Patoki
Since October 2025
H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe
Since May 2025
Political Summary
Political System
Unitary Parliamentary Republic
The President of the Council of Ministers serves as head of government and holds executive power, while the President of the Republic serves as a ceremonial head of state.
Ruling Party
Union for the Republic (UNIR)
Main Opposition Force(s)
National Alliance for Change (ANC)
Next Presidential Election
Expected in 2028
Next Legislative Election
2030
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
44Organizations
30Member
2Founding Member
1Partner, Observer or Participant
11Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Togo | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations6 Dec 200719 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Ghanem Issa Ahmed Al FalahiUAE Ambassador to TogoForeign Ambassador
H.E. Mohamed Saad OuroAmbassador of Togo to the UAE · Non-residentLast Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways0
EKEmirates0
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Togo Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Togo | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | - | - |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | - | - |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | - | - |
ASAAir Services Agreement | - | - |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to Togo | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al NahyanMinister of StateMar2025
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Faure GnassingbePresident of TogoNov2023
- H.E. Faure GnassingbePresident of TogoJun2022
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
-
Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
-
Foreign Direct Investment Flows
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)223.5USD Millions
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Togolese Companies in the UAE
- Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank Dubai Representative Office)Banking and financial services
Major UAE Companies in Togo
DP World-
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research