Togo Extends Security Emergency in Savanes Region Until 2026
The National Assembly of Togo has extended the state of security emergency in the Savanes region for another year. It is now set to last until March 2026. On Thursday, March 6, 2025, lawmakers approved the government’s request for this extension. This is the fourth time the emergency state has been extended since first declared in June 2022. It was previously extended in September 2022, April 2023, and March 2024. Authorities have justified the move by citing persistent security threats in northern Togo. Officials have explained that the extension allows the government to adapt its response to evolving threats and continue efforts to protect people and property. The measure also aims to maintain public order and safeguard the country’s territorial integrity. The Savanes region has been facing attacks from armed terrorist groups since November 2021.