Embassy of Egypt in Lomé, Togo; address 1163 Rue de l ocam, Lomé; phone +2282212443. Head of mission: Ragaa Ali Hassan.
Head of mission: Ragaa Ali Hassan, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Egypt is an appealing destination for some Togolese travelers, given its rich history and cultural significance. With around 300,000 Togolese traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Egypt particularly interesting for exploration and cultural exchange, despite fluctuations in its tourism sector.
Egypt is relatively safe for tourists compared to Togo, according to various safety indices. The Global Peace Index ranks Egypt 103rd out of 160 countries, which is better than Togo's 118th position. In terms of murder rates, Egypt has a low rate of 2.6 per 100,000 people, while specific data for Togo is not available. Regarding organized crime, Egypt generally scores better than Togo in several areas, with lower indices indicating less severe issues. For example, Egypt scores 3.0 for mafia groups compared to Togo's 1.0, and while both countries face challenges with crime networks, Egypt's score of 5.5 is better than Togo's 7.0. Overall, while both countries have their safety concerns, Egypt presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Togo.