High Commission of Gabon in Lomé, Togo; address Gabonese High Commission in Lomé; Boulevard Jean Paul II; B.P. 9118, Lomé; phone +22822267563. Head of…
Head of mission: Mr Sayid Abeloko, High Commissioner (as of 2015)
Gabon presents a unique mix of natural beauty and emerging cultural attractions, making it an appealing option for some Togolese travelers. With around 300,000 Togolese traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Gabon to be an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Gabon is considered relatively safe for tourists, with a Global Peace Index ranking of 116th out of 160 countries, which is similar to Togo's ranking of 118th. In terms of organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia presence (1.0), indicating low levels of mafia activity. However, Gabon has a slightly lower score for crime networks (5.0) compared to Togo (7.0), suggesting a somewhat better situation in Gabon regarding organized crime networks. When it comes to specific crime types, Gabon generally has higher scores in areas like state crime (8.0) and flora crime (8.5) compared to Togo, indicating more challenges in those areas. However, Gabon scores better in resource crime (3.0) and the heroin (2.5) and cocaine (2.5) trades. Overall, while both countries have their safety concerns, Gabon offers a comparable level of safety for tourists coming from Togo. Travelers should remain vigilant and informed about local conditions in both countries.