On April 27, 1960, the Republic of Togo gained full independence from French colonial rule, becoming the first West African nation to achieve independence that year. Led by President Sylvanus Olympio, Togo’s independence signaled the beginning of a major wave of decolonization across the African continent throughout the 1960s. Olympio, a nationalist and Pan-Africanist, became Togo’s first president and aimed to chart a course of self-reliance. Togo’s liberation marked a significant step forward in the global struggle against colonialism and remains a symbol of African sovereignty and resistance.
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