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Togo

Togolese Republic

Civil law (French tradition)Unitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Lomé
Population
9,100,000
Languages
French, Ewe
Currency
XOF

Togo · Government

Government and administration in Togo

How the executive, legislature and administrative state are organised, and which body is responsible for what.

The three branches

Executive — President of the Council of Ministers
Head of government selected by the parliamentary majority since 2024.
Head of State — President of the Republic
Largely ceremonial under the 2024 revision.
Legislative — National Assembly and Senate
113 deputies; Senate created by the 2024 revision.
Judicial — Cour suprême and Cour constitutionnelle
Conseil supérieur de la magistrature governs the career.

How legislation is made

Bills are considered in committee and plenary in both chambers, then promulgated. The Cour constitutionnelle may review a text before promulgation on referral.

Enforcement institutions

Police nationale and Gendarmerie
Policing under Security and Defence ministries.
Parquet
Prosecution service attached to the courts.
Haute Autorité de prévention et de lutte contre la corruption
Anti-corruption body.

Government bodies and regulators

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