Kabye is the name for both the language and peoples of the northern plains of Togo. The Kabye are primarily known for farming and cultivation of the fertile Kara valley area of Togo. While they are a minority ethnic group within the country of Togo, the region has experienced significant infrastructure improvements due to the country's former president, Gnassingbé Eyadema, who was of Kabye ethnicity. Togo is now led by Eyadema's son, Faure Gnassingbé. General Gnassingbé Eyadéma, formerly Étienne Eyadema (December 26, 1937 – February 5, 2005), was the President of Togo from 1967 until his death. ... Faure Gnassingbé Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé (born June 6, 1966), also known as Faure Eyadéma, has been the President of Togo since May 4, 2005; he was previously president for twenty days from February 5 to February 25, 2005. ...