In September 1986, a significant regional crisis erupted when Togolese President Gnassingbé Eyadéma accused Ghanaian leader Jerry John Rawlings of backing an attempted invasion of Togo. The accusation led to immediate border closures and necessitated an international military response.
Reports from the era indicate that approximately 70 armed individuals were involved in crossing into Togo, an event that severely strained relations between the two West African nations and highlighted the volatile political climate of the time.