The Embassy of Togo

Cofie Séna Rodrigue WOUSSIDO

Cofie Séna Rodrigue Woussido is a Togolese diplomat with extensive experience in international relations, diplomatic services, and government affairs. He was born on March 13, 1984, in Aného, Togo. Currently, he serves as the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Togo in Berlin, a role he assumed in August 2024. Prior to this, from September 2023 to August 2024, he held the same position at the Embassy of Togo in Ottawa, Canada, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in managing diplomatic missions in diverse geopolitical context.
Woussido served as a Desk Officer at the Political Affairs Directorate in Togo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs from February 2010 to April 2011. This role marked the start of his immersion in foreign policy and diplomacy. He was subsequently appointed as Desk Officer at the State Protocol Department, where he served from April 2011 to August 2014, managing official travels and high-level delegations.

Between 2014 and 2018, Woussido advanced to become Head of Division for official travel and missions, a critical role within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His responsibilities included coordinating government travel and ensuring the effective representation of Togo in various international forums. This was followed by his appointment as Head of Division for Europe, America, and Oceania from November 2018 to April 2019, where he oversaw diplomatic relations and collaborations with these regions.

Woussido’s international assignments further expanded when he was appointed Counselor at the Embassy of Togo in Ottawa, a post he held from April 2019 to September 2023. His tenure in Canada deepened his understanding of international diplomacy, allowing him to represent Togo’s interests in North America while managing bilateral relations between Togo and Canada. His leadership was further recognized when he was appointed Chargé d'Affaires in both Ottawa and Berlin.

In terms of academic credentials, Woussido earned a Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations from the University of Kara in 2007, focusing on global economic systems and their impacts on national economies. He then pursued a Professional Master’s Degree in Diplomacy at the National School of Administration in Togo in 2009. This was complemented by several high-level training programs, including a 2010 seminar for diplomats from French-speaking African countries, which focused on the policies and procedures of technical and financial partners.

Currently, Woussido is furthering his education by pursuing a Master of Administration with a specialization in Project Management at the University of Quebec in Outaouais, Canada.

Throughout his career, Woussido has demonstrated a strong command of French, his native language, with perfect fluency in speaking, reading, and writing. He also possesses an intermediate level of proficiency in English, which has enabled him to effectively engage in international diplomatic circles.