Jubilant crowds enthusiastically greeted the soldiers. Military personnel, gendarmes, and armed police officers marched in unison, soon followed by schoolchildren who proudly displayed the names of their educational institutions, all under the watchful eyes of local dignitaries. Leading the procession, Affoh Atcha-Dédji, the governor of the Savanes region and former Minister of Transport, conducted a review of the assembled troops. This demonstration underscores Togo’s commitment to enhancing its border security with Burkina Faso, particularly in the vulnerable Savanes region, as it confronts the persistent threat of jihadist groups.
