Togo Extends State of Emergency in Savanes Region for One Year
Togo has extended its state of emergency in the Savanes region for one year, effective from March 13, following National Assembly approval. The extension aims to enhance safety against terrorism and ongoing insecurity, marking the fourth renewal since its inception.
On March 7, 2025, Togo announced the extension of the state of emergency in the Savanes region for an additional year, despite it originally set to conclude on March 13. This extension was confirmed by local media reports.
The Togolese Press Agency, ATOP, reported on the National Assembly’s approval during its second plenary session of the first extraordinary session, allowing the government’s request for a 12-month extension.
Kodjo Sevon-Tépé Adédzé, President of the National Assembly, emphasized that this measure is taken “responsibly” to enhance the safety of the local populations amid ongoing terrorism threats and cross-border insecurity.
This is the fourth prolongation of the state of emergency, following prior extensions in September 2022, April 2023, and March 2024.
The state of emergency in Togo’s Savanes region has been extended for another year to address ongoing security threats. The National Assembly has approved this measure to prioritize the safety of the population, reflecting a proactive stance against terrorism and insecurity. This decision marks the fourth extension since the original implementation of the emergency measures.
Original Source: al24news.com
