For Sylvanus Olympio, 60, President of Togo, the nightmare began shortly after midnight. Disturbed by strange sounds in his comfortable house in the capital city of Lomé, Olympio grabbed a pistol ...

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Sokodé, the second most populous city, is recognized for its cultural festivals and local crafts. Togoville, settled on the shore of Lake Togo, holds stories linked to voodoo and German colonization.