Wahala in Haho, Plateaux, Togo — West Africa
The Consequences of the War in Togo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 20, 2023
1. The Consequences of the War in Togo Marker
The Consequences of the War in Togo
The military operations will have lasted twenty days, but the consequences will be decisive for Togo.
Temporary division of land?
- On August 28th 1914, after German troops have surrendered, Lieutenant-Colonel Bryant (representing Great Britain) and Major Mariox (representing France) sign temporary agreements in Atakpamé.
- On August 30th 1914, the fate of the Togolese territory becomes more precise. The administrative division of Togo is determined at a conference at which took part the governor of Gold Coast (today's Ghana) and the Lieutenant Governor of Dahomey (today's Benin). Without referring to their hierarchy, absorbed in the conflict in Europe, they decide that the English will deal with the south and the west of Togo as well as the cities of Ho, Kpalimé, Lomé while the French are in charge of the north, the east and the cities of Aneho and Atakpamé.
- On September 7th 1914, a convention certifies this division of the Togolese territory by the new occupants. The mandate stipulates that France should be "in charge of peace, order, and administration of
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The international regulation of the status of Togo
- On July 10th 1919, these agreements become official at the conference for the division of Togo and Cameroon in London.
- On September 30th 1920, during the ceremony of transfer of power from Great Britain to France, the English and French flags lap together on the Governor's palace in Lomé. On the next day, only the French flag can be seen.
- On July 20th 1922, the League of Nations in London certifies France's mandate over the territory of Togo. The British hand over to France the coast and the city of Lomé (among other territories). Part of the former Togolese territory is incorporated into Gold Coast. Togo loses around 33.800 square km while it stretched out to around 90.500 square km.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1919.
Location. 7° 10.466′ N,
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 20, 2023
2. The Consequences of the War in Togo Marker
The marker is under the roofed area to the right of the cemetery.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and specifically West Africa. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also a British Mandate.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Chra (here, next to this marker); Togo in 1914 (here, next to this marker); Wahala World War I Cemetery (a few steps from this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
