Togo: President Gnassingbé announces upcoming revision of the national military programming law amid rising terrorism threat

Economic governance

Tuesday, 02 May 2023 16:56

Togo: President Gnassingbé announces upcoming revision of the national military programming law amid rising terrorism threat

(Togo First) - Togo should soon amend its military programming law which was adopted in 2020. President Faure Gnassingbé announced the move on the sidelines of the country's recent 63rd independence anniversary.

"This law is no longer adapted since the threat has evolved," Gnassingbé said referring to the escalating terrorism threats that the country faces. Already, steps are being taken to get the law revised in some weeks.

The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and the Islamic and Muslim Support Group are the two primary terrorist organizations posing a threat to Togo. The president warned that though the national forces of defense have won against them a few times, staying alert is a must, given the sporadic and unpredictable nature of the attacks.

Togolese citizens must brace themselves for a "long and difficult fight" to safeguard their nation, all while upholding their core values and humanity, Gnassingbé said.

Togo has relocated nearly 12,000 of its residents in a bid to bolster border security and has welcomed refugees from neighboring countries affected by terrorism.

The current military programming law earmarks over CFA430 billion for defense spending through 2025. The budget includes allocations of 183.4 billion CFA francs in 2023, 107.6 billion CFA francs in 2024, and 138.5 billion CFA francs in 2025.

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