Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé (French pronunciation: ​[foʁ ɡnasiŋɡbe]; born 6 June 1966) is a Togolese politician who has been the President of Togo since 2005. Prior to his election, he was appointed by his father, President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, as Minister of Equipment, Mines, Posts, and Telecommunications, serving from 2003 to 2005.Following President Eyadéma's death in 2005, Gnassingbé was immediately installed as President with support from the army.