Pray for Togo

About Togo

The capital is Lomé. People speak French, Ewe, Kabiye and many other languages. Christianity and traditional religions are the largest faiths, with Islam mainly in the north.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Togo

Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

Heavy rains in June and July 2026 flooded parts of Greater Lomé, and authorities pumped out water and cleared drains as more storms were forecast for the Centrale, Kara and Savanes regions. In the far north, the state of emergency in the Savanes region, in place since 2022 because of the threat from armed groups, was extended in March 2026 for another twelve months.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Under a new constitution, Togo moved to a parliamentary system in May 2025. Faure Gnassingbé, in power since 2005, now leads the government as President of the Council of Ministers, a post with no term limits. Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové is President of the Republic, a mainly ceremonial role. Youth-led protests in June 2025 called for change, and the reforms remain debated.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

The government expects growth of about 6.5% in 2026, after about 6% in 2025, and inflation is low at under 2%. Farming is the backbone of the economy, alongside phosphates and the busy Port of Lomé. Togo is still counted among the least developed countries, and rising fuel and farm input prices put pressure on families.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Togo is home to many peoples, including the Ewe, Kabye and Mina, and about 39 languages are spoken. Families in the north live under security measures because of the threat of violence, and those in low-lying parts of Lomé face repeated floods. Young people led the protests of 2025, and many are seeking a hopeful future.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

The US government estimated in 2023 that about 42% of people are Christian, about 37% follow traditional religions and about 14% are Muslim. The Catholic bishops say about a quarter of Togolese are Catholic. Christians are found mainly in the south, Muslims mainly in the central and northern regions, and many people also take part in Vodou.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

The constitution makes Togo a secular state and protects freedom of religion. All groups must register, but the US State Department reports that no new applications have been accepted since 2013, most of those waiting are evangelical churches, and unregistered places of worship can be closed. Catholic, Protestant and Muslim leaders often visit one another and speak up for peace.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

The coast was part of the Slave Coast for centuries. Germany ruled Togoland from 1884 until World War I, after which Britain and France divided it, and French Togo became independent on 27 April 1960. The first president, Sylvanus Olympio, was killed in a 1963 coup, Gnassingbé Eyadéma ruled for 38 years, and after his death in 2005 reports say about 400 to 500 people died in unrest and many fled to Benin and Ghana.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Togo. Protect families from floods and keep the people of the north safe from violence. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to all in authority, and let every voice be heard in peace. Provide work and daily bread for every family. Bring reconciliation between all peoples and protect the young and the vulnerable. Let hope and the truth of Your love spread across the land. Give believers freedom to gather and worship safely. Heal the wounds of slavery and past violence, and lead Togo in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Sources

More ways to pray

PrayerCast shares short prayer videos for the nations. Watch its video for Togo and pray along.

Watch the PrayerCast video for Togo

It opens on prayercast.com in a new tab. If it does not open the page for Togo, search for the nation on PrayerCast.

Is something on this page not right? Tell us

Share a prayer request for Togo

Is there something you would like us to pray for in Togo? Tell us, and we will pray with you. You choose whether we may publish it or keep it private.

Choose another nation

🇹🇬 Pray for Togo