Togo Parliament opens extraordinary session to consider three key bills

Togo's National Assembly commenced its second extraordinary session of 2026 in Lomé, focusing on three key bills. President Faure Gnassingbé requested the session, which opened under the leadership of National Assembly President Komi Selom Klassou, according to Savoir News.

The first bill aims to bolster protected area creation and management, balancing conservation with community rights. It addresses customary land use, compensation, benefit-sharing, and protected areas financing.

The second bill proposes reforms to commercial courts to improve business dispute handling, reduce judicial delays, and increase electronic process use amid digital justice system adaptation.

The third bill pertains to Togo's accession to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, abolishing the legalization requirement for foreign public documents. This simplifies cross-border procedures for diplomas, civil-status documents, inheritance matters, and specific contracts.

Klassou urged lawmakers to approach the bills with diligence and responsibility, emphasizing informed debate and cooperation between Parliament and the executive. The session also includes final approval of four international instruments from the Senate, concerning nuclear safety and radiological risk management. These include 1994, 1997, and 1986 conventions on nuclear safety, spent fuel management, early nuclear accident notification, and assistance during nuclear or radiological emergencies.