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Four new military magistrates sworn in at Lomé Court of Appeal

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Map: Lomé, Togo

New military magistrates were sworn in on Tuesday 10 November 2026 before the Court of Appeal in Lomé. They include Lieutenant Colonel Apinafalo Watala, Captain Coulibaley Bogra, Battalion Commander Amona N’néfi and police commissioner Kangbeni Damworeh, according to 24 Heure Info.

Four new military magistrates were sworn in on Tuesday 10 November 2026 before the Court of Appeal in Lomé. They are Lieutenant Colonel Apinafalo Watala, Captain Coulibaley Bogra, Battalion Commander Amona N’néfi and police commissioner Kangbeni Damworeh. They pledged to carry out their duties with loyalty and impartiality, in accordance with the law.

They will have to ensure the application of the Military Justice Code and respect for the guarantees of people who come under military courts. Togo adopted this code in 2016, amended it in January 2023, and also has a statute for the personnel and auxiliaries of these courts.

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