In 1884, a paper was signed at Togoville with the King Mlapa III, whereby Germany claimed a protectorate over a stretch of territory along the coast and gradually extended its control inland.
En 1884, asinouse un tratado en Togoville co Rei Mlapa III, onde Alemaña reclamou o protectorado nun tramo de territorio ao longo da costa e gradualmente estendeu o control cara ao interior.