Togo's Council of Ministers convened on October 6, 2026, under the leadership of President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. During the meeting, the Council examined and adopted several key projects, including two bills and three decrees. The Council also heard three communications and made several nominations. The adopted projects aim to enhance the country's security, energy sector, and urban development.
The Council adopted a bill modifying the 2023 law on the prohibition of chemical weapons. The new bill seeks to strengthen the control of explosive substances and sensitive products, particularly in terms of importation, exportation, and circulation. This move aims to prevent the diversion of these substances and their potential use to compromise national security. The bill also involves the Ministry of National Defense in the authorization and monitoring processes.
Another bill adopted by the Council relates to the electricity sector. The bill aims to modernize and adapt the current legislative framework to the growing demand for electricity and evolving technologies. It introduces significant innovations, including the recognition of electricity storage, the creation of a client eligible status, and the reinforcement of the role of independent producers. The bill also promotes autoproduction, autoconsumption, and the injection of renewable energy surpluses.
The Council also adopted a decree fixing the modalities of issuance of entry visas and residence cards in Togo. The decree updates the current visa regime, introducing new categories of visas and improving data protection. It also establishes faster issuance procedures, particularly for certain categories of visas. This move aims to enhance border control and security.
Furthermore, the Council adopted a decree establishing the national certification framework for Togo. The framework provides a common reference for the classification of certifications, allowing for better coherence and readability of qualifications nationwide. The framework categorizes certifications into nine levels of increasing complexity, based on common descriptors.
In a significant move to address urbanization challenges, the Council adopted a decree creating the Société Nationale d'Aménagement et de Développement Urbain. The corporation aims to enhance the state's capacity for urban planning and development, addressing the growing needs for infrastructure, housing, and urban development.
The newly created Société Nationale d'Aménagement et de Développement Urbain will play a crucial role in Togo's urban development. With the country's rapid urbanization, the government seeks to strengthen its capacity for planning and development. The corporation will focus on addressing the challenges posed by urban growth, improving living conditions, and providing essential infrastructure.
Key points
- The Council of Ministers adopted a decree creating the Société Nationale d'Aménagement et de Développement Urbain to address Togo's urbanization challenges.
