Gnassingbé Eyadéma, former president of Togo, was a central figure in the political history of West Africa, notably through his contribution to the creation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS ) in 1975.
This regional organization has become a key player in economic integration and peace in the region. Eyadema also played a mediating role in several African crises, bringing diplomatic solutions to avert violent conflict, notably in Biafra, Chad, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire.
His commitment to peace and stability spanned his 38 years in power, during which he maintained fragile stability in Togo while influencing the management of regional tensions. His repeated presidency of ECOWAS strengthened unity and cooperation in West Africa. Today, Gnassingbé Eyadéma's legacy lives on, as ECOWAS continues to play a central role in regional stability, consolidating his dream of a united West Africa.
As a reminder, Eyadema GNASSINGBÉ held the current presidency of ECOWAS on several occasions, notably in 1997, 1998 and 1999, while reinforcing the vision of a more integrated and stable West Africa.
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