Togo legislative developments

The Togolese National Assembly has passed several strategic bills aimed at international cooperation and national security. In mid-October 2026, the Assembly approved the ratification of the convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), joining 35 founding members to promote peaceful dispute resolution. The vote faced internal criticism from Deputy Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson, who noted a perceived contradiction between Togo’s international mediation goals and its domestic handling of civil liberties following a January 2026 ECOWAS Court of Justice ruling.

By late October 2026, the legislature adopted three bills in their first reading to secure the nation’s civil nuclear program. These measures facilitate accession to international conventions regarding nuclear safety, civil liability, and the protection of nuclear materials against criminal acts. Additionally, deputies passed an agricultural orientation bill intended to modernize the sector, improve food sovereignty, and enhance climate change adaptation through better resource management and mechanization.