Damehane Yark
Damehane Yark | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to the President of the Council of Ministers of Togo | |
| Assumed office 13 October 2025 | |
| President | Faure Gnassingbé |
| Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources and the Regulation of Transhumance | |
| Assumed office 20 August 2024 | |
| President | Faure Gnassingbé |
| Minister of Security and Civil Protection | |
| In office July 2012 – 20 August 2024 | |
| President | Faure Gnassingbé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1963 Dapaong, Togo |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Mono (2017) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Togo |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of Togo |
| Rank | General |
Damehane Yark (born December 31, 1963)[1] is a Togolese soldier and politician. He was appointed Chief of Staff to the President of the Council of Ministers of Togo on 13 October 2025. He previously served as Minister of Security and Civil Protection and has played a role in Togo’s security sector.[1][2]
Early life
Damehane was born on December 31, 1963 in Dapaong, in the Savanes Region of Togo.[1]
Political career
In July 2012, Yark became Minister of Security and Civil Protection in Togo.[3] As Minister of Security and Civil Protection in 2023, he succeeded in imposing the compulsory wearing of helmets for motorcycle users and passengers. The “Compulsory wearing of helmets by passengers” operation aims to reduce road accidents.[4]
Yark became Minister of State, Minister of Water and Village Hydraulics of Togo in September 9, 2023.[5]
On 20 August 2024, he was reappointed as Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources and the Regulation of Transhumance in the government led by Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé.[6]
He was appointed Minister Director of the Cabinet of the President of the Council, the in October 13, 2025.[7][1]
Honours
- Order of Mono – Commander (2017)[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Togo : Yark Damehane, l'incarnation de la loyauté au service de l'État". RADIO Tchamba FM (in French). 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Togo". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ DECREE No. 2012 – 071 / PR concerning regulation of points of sale of tobacco and its derivative products (PDF). September 12, 2012.
- ^ HETINNON, Écrit par Raoul (2023-08-25). "Togo-Sécurité : le port de casque, une obligation pour les passagers" (in French). Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ RTG. "Remaniement ministériel : de nouvelles nominations au sein du Gouvernement". Site officiel du Togo, République Togolaise (in French). Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Togo : 35 ministres dans le nouveau gouvernement - Togo Breaking News" (in French). 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Togo : Yark Damehame Reprend Du Service à La Tête Du Cabinet Du Président Du Conseil – R FREE NEWS" (in French). 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Decorations, relighting of the independence flame and exhibition dedicated to Sylvanus Olympio on the agenda this Wednesday". Republique Togolaise. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2025.