National Assembly Concludes First Session of 2025
Togo’s National Assembly wrapped up its first extraordinary parliamentary session of 2025 on March 28, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s legislative agenda. Convened at the request of President Faure Gnassingbé and presided over by Assembly President Sevon-Tépé Kodjo Adédzé, the session yielded eight critical measures—seven laws and one resolution—aimed at fortifying governance, advancing sustainability, and addressing urgent security challenges. Security Takes Center StageIn response to escalating regional instability, lawmakers unanimously extended a state of emergency in high-risk northern regions bordering Burkina Faso and Benin, where spillover from Sahelian jihadist activity has intensified. Complementing this move, legislators passed a groundbreaking intelligence law—previously debated and refined in earlier sessions—to modernize counterterrorism operations while embedding safeguards against civil liberties abuses. The law mandates judicial oversight of surveillance activities and allocates resources to protect critical infrastructure, including the Port of Lomé, a […]
