The Togolese justice system is currently refusing to execute a judgment issued by the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA) in Abidjan, which had previously ruled against Union Togolaise de Banque (UTB) in a long-standing dispute with Tele Mobil International (TMI), citing the non-incorporation of the decision into the registers of the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) as the reason for this administrative blockage. This development prolongs an eight-year legal battle that has seen multiple reversals, including an initial condemnation of UTB, an appeal victory for UTB, and then a cassation by the CCJA in favor of TMI. In response to this latest impasse, UTB has filed a new appeal in cassation, further extending the judicial saga.
Two French nationals, Sébastien Perez-Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër, identified as filmmakers for "Les Routes de l’impossible," are currently embroiled in an unspecified legal "affaire" in Togo, with one reportedly placed under house arrest due to health issues, prompting diplomatic and press freedom interventions. The excerpt details that their identities, professions, and even health status have become public knowledge. This situation has triggered a significant diplomatic response from France, with consular officials dispatched to Togo and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Quai d’Orsay) publicly declaring its mobilization to address the matter. Concurrently, the international press freedom organization Reporters sans frontières (RSF) has brought their case to global attention, highlighting the concerns surrounding their detention. The specific nature of the allegations or charges against them, and the precise legal proceedings underway in Togo, are not detailed in the provided text.
Togo's Council of Ministers adopted a draft new forestry code on August 26, 2026, aimed at strengthening natural resource management, climate resilience, and biodiversity protection. The draft code revises forest classifications, enhances the role of local authorities, and promotes community partici
Togolese banks reported a net loss of CFAF 20.5 billion ($36.4 million) in 2025, making it the only WAMU market in deficit and its first loss since at least 2021. Despite double-digit business growth and increased net banking income, a regulatory-mandated cleanup of problem loans wiped out profits.
Public security forces in Lomé are reportedly engaging in an institutionalized racket, demanding unofficial payments for vehicle release. Motorcycles are frequently impounded under variable pretexts, often without a legally established infraction or clear communication of an offense.
Togo's Council of Ministers adopted a new forestry code bill on August 26, 2026, to strengthen environmental governance and sustainable resource management. The new code enhances local community participation, redefines forest domain categories, and introduces incentives for agroforestry and private
Major opposition parties in Togo have formed a common front to challenge the 2024 Constitution. Nathaniel Olympio, a key figure, stated in an interview that everything must be reset for Togolese people to define their desired nation.
Togo's Council of Ministers approved decrees on August 26, 2026, dissolving the Free Zone Administration Company (SAZOF). The Investment Promotion and Free Zone Agency (API-ZF) has had its powers strengthened and mandate expanded to include industrial zone development and management.
The Mouvement Martin Luther King (MMLK) has sent an open letter to the Togolese government, urging action on soaring rents and illegal security deposits in Lomé. Despite existing laws, landlords are reportedly demanding security deposits of up to two years' rent, while rental prices increase without
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