Faure Gnassingbé
CameroonpoliticianMaleb. 19666.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Faure Gnassingbé has been the President of Togo since 2005, succeeding his father, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who ruled for nearly 38 years. His administration has recently faced criticism for constitutional reforms that critics argue allow him to maintain power indefinitely. Following the ruling party's victory in the senatorial elections, he is poised to assume a more prominent role in Togo's new parliamentary system.
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Faure Gnassingbé, the President of the Council of Togo, is leading a mediation mission on behalf of the African Union to bridge the positions of the two states.
Accord avec les FDLR : Kigali dénonce une « manipulation » de Kinshasa et ravive les tensions autour des accords de WashingtonCameroon· 2026-07-30
Faure Gnassingbé is the Togolese Prime Minister who met with Wladimir Putin to discuss military cooperation.
2000 Kilometer ins Innere Afrikas: Russland testet neue Militärroute
Switzerland· 2026-07-29
Faure Gnassingbé hosted an informal meeting in Lomé with foreign ministers from AES.
Cédéao-AES : l’organisation ouest-africaine prolonge son négociateur et maintient la voie d’un dialogue collectifCameroon· 2026-07-21
Faure Gnassingbé is the president of Togo who received Xavier Bettel to discuss international cooperation.
Coopération Togo–Luxembourg : Faure Gnassingbé reçoit Xavier BettelCameroon· 2026-07-16
Robert Dussey expressed gratitude on behalf of President Faure Gnassingbé during the ceremony.
Le Burkina Faso élève Robert Dussey au rang de Commandeur de l'Ordre des ÉtalonsCameroon· 2026-07-07
Faure Gnassingbé's vision is to make Togo a reference platform in Africa.
Commerce international : le Togo forme ses TPME pour conquérir le marché africainCameroon· 2026-07-03Faure Gnassingbé is the President of Togo who has led the country in adopting a crucial legislative framework for climate change.
Togo : Protection civile et résilience climatique, le bilan 2026Cameroon· 2026-02-28Faure Gnassingbe is the Togolese President appointed to lead the mediation efforts for the ceasefire.
Angola proposes new DR Congo ceasefire
Kenya· 2026-02-12
Faure Gnassingbe is the Togolese leader who signed the statement supporting the ceasefire in the DRC.
African Union calls for DRC ceasefire amid ongoing conflict
Nigeria· 2026-02-09President Faure Gnassingbé has initiated a silent yet profound transformation of Togo’s development model.
Social Security: how Togo is gradually strengthening its population protection model
Gambia· 2025-12-24
Faure Gnassingbé of Togo was among the leaders who witnessed the signing of the peace deal.
Rwanda set to reap peace dividends in Eastern DRCKenya· 2025-12-08
Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled Togo since 1967, was invited to visit Russia by Putin.
Putin to meet Togo's president in the Kremlin
Tanzania· 2025-11-19
Faure Gnassingbé stressed the importance of African involvement in humanitarian efforts.
Aux grands maux dans les Grands-Lacs, les grands remèdes face à la crise humanitaire – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-11-10
Faure Gnassingbé is the president of the Togolese Council and is mandated by the African Union to lead mediation efforts.
« Il faut une solution diplomatique et politique, pas militaire. » – IWACUBurundi· 2025-10-07
Faure Gnassingbé has led Togo since 2005 and is the long-serving leader being called to resign by his sister-in-law Marguerite Gnakadé.
Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule
United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Faure Gnassingbé has been in power in Togo for twenty years and is criticized for his authoritarian rule.
Un Français détenu au Togo depuis plus de trois mois pour « atteinte à la sûreté de l’Etat »
France· 2025-09-12
Faure Gnassingbé has modified institutions to maintain power in Togo.
Les Africains ont droit, eux aussi, à la démocratieFrance· 2025-08-07
Faure Gnassingbé, the Togolese head of state, was honored for his commitment to the partnership.
Formation des régies financières : le Gabon penche pour l’école togolaise | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-07-31
Faure Gnassingbé's dynastic power play has sparked youth anger in Togo.
Faure Gnassingbé's dynastic power play sparks youth angerUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24
Faure Gnassingbé has been leading Togo since 2005 without term limits due to a recent constitutional reform.
Entre la France et le Togo, une coopération sécuritaire controversée qui tourne au ralentiFrance· 2025-07-18
Faure Gnassingbé is the president of Togo, whose regime has faced protests and calls for resignation.
‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty | TogoUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10
Faure Gnassingbé is the leader of Togo who has been called to step down by protesters.
Togo protests against Faure Gnassingbé leave seven dead in LoméUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
President Faure Gnassingbé faces increasing pressure from critics over recent changes in the constitution.
Togo suspends French broadcasters RFI, France 24 for three months
Ghana· 2025-06-17
Faure Gnassingbé has been leading the regime in Togo since 2005.
Au Togo, RFI et France 24 suspendus pendant trois moisFrance· 2025-06-16Faure Gnassingbé was congratulated by Xi Jinping on his appointment as the President of the Council of Ministers of Togo.
习近平向多哥新任领导人致贺电 _光明网
China· 2025-05-15
Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005, was granted the new title of President of the Council of Ministers by Parliament.
Togolese opposition leader rejects Gnassingbe's new roleGhana· 2025-05-07Faure Gnassingbé has changed his title but has not relinquished any of his power.
Au Togo, Faure Gnassingbé devient président du conseil et s’assure de rester au pouvoirFrance· 2025-05-06Faure Gnassingbé has officially sworn in as the president of the Council of Ministers.
Le Togo de père en fils… et de fils en fauteuil, sans fin ni fin ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-05-05
Faure Gnassingbé has been in power since 2005 and recently took an oath as president of the council of ministers.
Au Togo, des centaines d’opposants dénoncent une « dérive monarchique »France· 2025-05-05Faure Gnassingbé remains the one who makes the major decisions for the conduct of the Togolese nation.
Togo: Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové élu Président de la République
Burkina Faso· 2025-05-05