Damehane Yark (born December 31, 1963) 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.
Early life Damehane was born on December 31, 1963 in Dapaong, in the Savanes Region of Togo.
Political career In July 2012, Yark became Minister of Security and Civil Protection in Togo. 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.
Yark became Minister of State, Minister of Water and Village Hydraulics of Togo in September 9, 2023.
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.
He was appointed Minister Director of the Cabinet of the President of the Council, the in October 13, 2025.
Honours Order of Mono – Commander (2017)
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