Was Togo renamed after gaining independence
No, Togo was not renamed after gaining independence. It has been known as the Republic of Togo since gaining independence from France on April 27, 1960.
Who was the colonizer that gave Togo independence and who was the prime Minister/president of the colonizer at that time
Togo gained independence from France, which was the colonizer of the country. The Prime Minister of France at the time Togo gained independence was Michel Debré. The President of France at that time was Charles de Gaulle.
Who was the Nationalist leader and what was the political party called?
The nationalist leader of Togo during the independence movement was Sylvanus Olympio. He was the founder of the Committee of Togolese Unity (CUT), which later became the Togolese People's Rally (RPT), the dominant political party in Togo at that time. Sylvanus Olympio served as the first President of Togo after independence.
What was the political party at the time of decolonization called and what methods were used to gain independence: arm-resustance, negotiations, external pressure or colonial power wish to leave?
At the time of decolonization, the political party in Togo was the Committee of Togolese Unity (CUT), which later became the Togolese People's Rally (RPT).
The method used to gain independence in Togo was primarily through negotiations with the colonial power, France. While there were some instances of resistance and protests against colonial rule, the push for independence in Togo was largely peaceful and diplomatic. The Togolese nationalist leaders, including Sylvanus Olympio, engaged in negotiations with French authorities to secure independence for the country.
Unlike some other African countries that gained independence through armed struggle or external pressure, Togo's path to independence was characterized by more moderate tactics and negotiations with the colonial power.