economyTogo: Between a state of emergency and resilience under pressure
Summary:
- Security and emergency: Togo extends the state of emergency in the Savanes region for 12 more months (effective 13 March 2026), citing jihadist threats and protection of regional trade corridors. Officials insist on rule-of-law compliance, but the renewal raises concerns about normalizing exceptional measures and potential civil liberties limitations, with economic considerations tied to Lomé’s port and transit routes.
- Diplomatic diversification: Togo engages in
2026-06-24