The 2013 Peace Trophy has been awarded to the President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé. This prestigious award, presented by the Issa Hayatou foundation, is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to peace in their country and beyond, as well as making significant contributions to their region and the African continent as a whole.
Anoï Niniba, the president of the foundation, emphasized that the Peace Trophy follows the example set by UEFA and FIFA in recognizing individuals who work towards peace and prosperity. In this spirit, President Faure Gnassingbé was chosen as the winner for his visionary leadership and dedicated efforts to promote peace in Togo and beyond.
The foundation aims to organize a suitable event for the presentation of the Trophy, allowing for appropriate arrangements to be made.
Established in 2009 by African leaders and inaugurated by CAF President Issa Hayatou, the Issa Hayatou International Foundation is headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with regional offices in Accra. Its primary mission is to promote grassroots football in Africa and provide sports equipment to training centers across the continent.
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