Togo – Death of Edem Kodjo (16 Apr. 2020)

France extends its condolences to the authorities and people of Togo following the death on April 11 of Edem Kodjo, former Prime Minister of Togo and former Secretary-General of the Organization for African Unity.

France pays tribute to the memory of a statesman, brilliant academic, diplomat and high-level international official, who was a tireless advocate for peace and African unity and a fervent defender of democratic values.