Togo adopts new laws for explosives control and electricity sector reform

During a Council of Ministers meeting on October 6, 2026, the Togolese government, led by President Faure Gnassingbé, adopted significant legislative reforms targeting national security and energy infrastructure.

To combat the threat of improvised explosive devices used by criminal groups in the region, the government approved a bill to strengthen the control of chemical weapons and sensitive substances. This reform integrates the Ministry of National Defense into the authorization and monitoring processes alongside the National Authority for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (ANIAC-Togo) to improve the traceability of explosives and military chemical agents.

In the energy sector, a new electricity law was adopted to modernize the grid and meet a projected 32% increase in demand by 2030. The legislation introduces the status of “eligible customer,” allows third-party access to the grid, and recognizes electricity storage. It also encourages independent producers, promotes self-consumption of renewable energy, and prepares for the deployment of smart meters with integrated cybersecurity requirements.

Additionally, the Council announced several administrative appointments within the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Land and Property Agency (ANDF).