Togo-France: Decentralization talks planned for January 2027

Author: Esaïe EdohPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Togo

PoliticsWorld / International

Togo-France: Decentralization talks planned for January 2027

Togo and France will hold talks on decentralized cooperation between their local authorities in January 2027. The meeting was announced in Lomé on October 14 after discussions between Togo’s minister Awaté Hodabalo and Frédéric Cholé, a representative of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The talks are intended to strengthen existing partnerships, encourage new collaborations and advance territorial governance. Existing partnerships include Avé 2 with Montpellier, and the Kara region with the department of Mayotte.

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