History of Togo

Little is known about the history of Togo before the late fifteenth century, when Portuguese explorers arrived, although there are signs of Ewe settlement for several centuries before their arrival.

Read more about History Of Togo:  Pre-colonial, Independence and Turmoil, Death of Eyadéma and Gnassingbé's Rise

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