Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Lome, Togo – February 18, 2020
Location: Land borders with Togo
Event: Presidential elections will take place in Togo on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Togo’s land borders with neighboring countries — Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso — will be closed for 24 hours on election day.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid overland travel to or from Togo on Saturday, February 22.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Lomé, Togo
(+228) 2261 5470
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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