The government of Togo issued a decree that will commence retirements on 1 January 2027. A total of 686 civil servants are slated to leave their positions in that month. Among the retirees, more than 500 work in the education sector. The large number of teachers and educational staff retiring will create a significant turnover in schools. The decree was released while the government has already announced new recruitment campaigns to fill upcoming vacancies. Officials indicated that the new hires are intended to offset the loss of experienced educators. The transition aims to maintain continuity in the country's public services.