Togo/ Institutional Cooperation: Togo Strengthens Its Parliamentary and Constitutional Diplomacy in Africa

Togo continues to strengthen its institutional cooperation with several African partners. This momentum was evident this week through two initiatives carried out in Gabon and Chad, focusing on constitutional justice and parliamentary diplomacy, respectively.

In Libreville, the president of Togo’s Constitutional Court, Djobo-Babakane Coulibaly, was received by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in the presence of his Gabonese counterpart, Dieudonné Aba'a Owono. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two courts, particularly through regular consultations, the sharing of experiences and best practices, and capacity-building initiatives.

For both Libreville and Lomé, this cooperation aims to support the modernization of constitutional institutions and the consolidation of the rule of law—a factor in legal stability that fosters a favorable business environment and investor confidence.

Parliamentary Diplomacy Taking Root

This exchange took place while the Speaker of Togo’s National Assembly, Komi Sélom Klassou, was on an official visit to Chad as the guest of honor at the closing of the first regular session of the year of the Chadian National Assembly. The visit allowed the two institutions to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening parliamentary diplomacy through the sharing of legislative experiences, capacity building, and the establishment of an ongoing dialogue between the two parliaments.

Beyond the ceremonial nature of the visit, Togolese officials highlighted the role of parliamentary and constitutional institutions in promoting peace, good governance, and regional integration.

In N'Djamena, President Klassou called in particular for increased cooperation among African parliaments to harmonize legislative practices, foster institutional innovation, and enhance the continent’s economic appeal.

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