AGP Executive Report

World Bank Financing: The World Bank approved two regional packages totaling $323 million that include Togo, targeting expanded electricity access, jobs, and resilience in northern communities. IMF Support: The IMF also cleared an $109.5 million disbursement for Togo under its ECF program, urging faster economic and governance reforms. Maritime Safety: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join two maritime pollution conventions, unlocking international compensation and strengthening preparedness for oil and hazardous substances spills. Anti-Corruption Tools: ARINWA urged Togo to set up a national asset recovery agency and link up with the regional network to better trace and recover criminal assets. Regional Diplomacy: Lomé will host an African Political Alliance ministerial conference on July 3 to coordinate Africa’s response to the Middle East crisis. SME Push: Togo marked International MSME Day, highlighting how financing gaps still limit small businesses despite growing lending. Coastal Protection: Boskalis says it completed a major coastal protection job in Togo, moving about 1.25 million cubic meters of sand and building new groynes to curb erosion. Sports & Youth: The Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos will host the Dynamic Athletics Meet in August with athletes from Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria. Climate Impacts in the Region: Heavy rains continue to flood parts of West Africa, including Lomé and Accra, disrupting roads and services.

Floods in Lomé and coastal West Africa: Heavy rains have submerged parts of Lomé and affected communities across Ghana, Togo and Benin, with drainage systems overwhelmed and residents facing disrupted movement and safety concerns. Accra under siege: In Ghana’s capital, torrential rainfall paralyzed business and transport, stranded commuters, submerged roads and homes, and triggered rescue operations as authorities urged people to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas. Togo road reforms: Togo has created AGEROUTE TOGO and SONAFIR to streamline road project delivery, improve oversight, and strengthen road maintenance financing. Electricity pressure in Togo: Power outages are linked to reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, leaving a supply gap as demand rises during extreme heat; the government says it will strengthen generation and supply. Agriculture and jobs push: Togo kicked off the International Year of the Woman Farmer, while BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of farm mechanization and irrigation support. Security and infrastructure protection: In Lagos, NSCDC arrested suspected cable vandals and also detained alleged Togolese army deserters, citing intelligence-led operations and community cooperation. ECOWAS court case: Lawyers sued Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court over US “third-country” deportations, alleging deportees were sent onward to unsafe conditions, including being dumped in neighbouring Togo without documents. Regional sports: Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria athletes are set for the Dynamic Athletics Meet in August in Lagos.

Coastal Flooding in Lomé: Heavy rains have submerged parts of Lomé, with communities including Kodjoviakopé, Nyekonakpoé, Djagblé and Adétikopé reporting worsening water levels as downpours continued from Sunday night into Monday morning. Regional Weather Disruption: Ghana’s GMet links the storm activity to a slow-moving rain system along the Togo–Benin coastline, warning of thunderstorms and continued rain across southern Ghana, with knock-on effects for travel and daily life. Disaster Response Training: In Lomé, Togo’s National Civil Protection Agency held training prep with North Dakota and SETAF-AF partners ahead of a practical emergency exercise, aiming to sharpen roles and readiness. Road Infrastructure Overhaul: Togo approved new road institutions—AGEROUTE TOGO for project execution and SONAFIR to replace SAFER and strengthen road maintenance financing. Electricity Supply Plan: Togo says power outages are driven by reduced imports from Ghana and Nigeria, and it is rolling out measures to close the supply gap. Agriculture Boost: BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of Togo’s farm mechanization and irrigation programme (ProMAI). Data Protection Push: Togo trained its first cohort of corporate data protection officers to enforce the 2019 personal data protection law. Women Farmers Spotlight: Togo launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer, focusing on economic empowerment and access to support for rural producers.

Data Protection Training: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority (IPDCP) trained its first 32 corporate data protection officers in Adetikope, covering banking, telecoms, healthcare, transport and local government, to help enforce the 2019 data protection law. Investment Dialogue: Togo, Team Europe and Eurocham Togo launched a permanent investment dialogue in Lomé, aiming to improve the business climate and attract European investors through twice-yearly consultations. Electricity Access Boost: The World Bank approved a $160m package to expand electricity access and support jobs in Gambia and Togo, focusing on network expansion, lower connection costs and renewable energy. Flood Disruption in Ghana: In Accra, Ghana’s Interior Minister urged residents to work from home as GMet forecasts day-long rains and thunderstorms, with emergency agencies coordinating rescue and response efforts. Cross-Border Drug Crackdowns (Regional): Nigeria’s NDLEA reported major seizures and arrests, including 4,959kg of Canadian “loud” cannabis worth about ₦12.397bn and 7.5kg of cocaine found in a passenger’s luggage. Catholic Leadership in Togo: Pope Leo XIV accepted the retirement of Bishop Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou of Kpalimé and appointed Mons. Edmond Yawo Amekuse as successor.

Togo–EU Investment Push: Lomé hosted a tripartite permanent dialogue on investment and the business climate, bringing the Togolese government, Team Europe and Eurocham Togo together to improve conditions for existing firms and attract new European investors. Water Access Map: A new global look at safely managed drinking water shows huge gaps—while many wealthy countries exceed 99%, several low-income countries remain below 20%. Catholic Church Leadership: Pope Leo XIV accepted the retirement of Bishop Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou of Kpalimé and appointed Mons. Edmond Yawo Amekuse as successor. Security & Health (Regional): NDLEA in Nigeria reported major drug busts, including 558,900 tramadol pills and large cannabis and cocaine seizures, as well as arrests tied to trafficking routes. Business & Finance: Ecobank says it has issued Africa’s first commercial bank nature bond, raising $450m for sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and water projects.

Drug Crackdown in West Africa: Nigeria’s NDLEA says it arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman at Lagos airport with 7.5kg of cocaine hidden in a false compartment, and also seized 4,959kg of “Canadian Loud” worth about ₦12.397bn at Apapa Port after weeks of tracking. Catholic Church Leadership in Togo: Pope Leo XIV accepted the retirement of Bishop Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou of Kpalimé and appointed Mons. Edmond Yawo Amekuse as successor. Togo’s Drug Fight: Togo reports security forces destroyed 50.729 tonnes of drugs and illicit substances in 2025, including 50.291 tonnes of cannabis. Local Governance & Budgets: Togo began a five-day training in Kpalimé to strengthen municipal budget planning, spending control, and internal checks as decentralization expands. Business & Finance: SUNU Bank Togo appointed Yves Nanan as secretary-general to oversee key units and compliance. Constitutional Court Note: ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled Togo’s 2024 constitutional reform creating a parliamentary system was unconstitutional.

Togo’s Constitutional Court Clash: ECOWAS Court of Justice says Togo’s March 2024 shift to a parliamentary system was unconstitutional, citing issues like a parliament whose mandate had expired—giving opponents new legal arguments even if the ruling isn’t binding. Drug Crackdown in Togo: Security forces seized and destroyed 50,729 kg of drugs and illicit substances in 2025, including 50,291 kg cannabis, as Togo marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse. Local Budget Training: About 100 treasury and authorizing officers from Plateaux, Maritime and Greater Lomé began a five-day training in Kpalimé to improve municipal budgeting, spending controls, and accountability under decentralization. Water for the Mono Basin: AfDB will provide €1m (via the African Water Facility) to prepare bankable water projects for the Togo-Benin Mono River basin, including a master plan and investment roadmap. Bank Governance Update: SUNU Bank Togo appointed Yves Nanan as secretary-general to oversee key units and compliance as it continues restructuring, including branch closures. Electric Mobility Boost: Spiro secured $270m to expand electric mobility across Africa, operating in Togo among other countries. Global Spotlight on Togo in Culture: Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream the Kagurabachi anime from April 2027 worldwide (excluding Japan and parts of Asia), with Katsuyuki Konishi voicing Togo Shiba.

Federal Character & Governance: Nigeria’s NPA boss Dr Abubakar Dantsoho praised the Federal Character Commission’s reforms and urged stronger inter-agency collaboration, saying ports face stiff competition from Cotonou, Lomé, Ghana and Abidjan. Aviation PPP Boost: FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku said the long-running Bi-Courtney airport dispute resolution should improve investor confidence in aviation PPPs, while calling for specialized aviation financing desks. Lomé Banking Leadership: SUNU Bank Togo appointed Yves Nanan as secretary-general, expanding its executive structure as it continues a restructuring plan including branch closures. Togo’s Constitutional Court Ruling: ECOWAS Court of Justice said Togo’s March 2024 parliamentary system reforms were unconstitutional, citing expired parliament mandate and democratic standards. Security & Drugs in Togo: Togo reported destroying 50.729 tons of drugs in 2025, including cannabis and cocaine, as it marked International Day Against Drug Abuse. Water Planning for Mono Basin: AfDB will fund 1m euros to prepare bankable water projects for the Togo-Benin Mono River basin. Global Watch: Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi from April 2027 worldwide (excluding select Asian markets).

ECOWAS Court Ruling: Togo’s constitutional reform toward a parliamentary system was declared unconstitutional by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, with judges citing issues including the parliament’s expired mandate and warning it could be used to keep President Faure Gnassingbé in office longer. Anti-Drug Push: Togo says security forces seized and destroyed 50.729 tons of drugs and illicit substances in 2025, including 50.291 tons of cannabis, as the country marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Local Governance Training: About 100 authorizing officers and treasury officials from Plateaux, Maritime and Greater Lomé began a five-day training in Kpalimé to strengthen municipal budget planning, spending controls, and accountability. Water Planning for Mono Basin: AfDB will fund €1m for water investment planning in the Togo-Benin Mono River basin, supporting a master plan and an investment pipeline for water, irrigation, drinking water, hydropower and ecosystem restoration. Power Supply Snapshot: Togo reports domestic generation met 53.3% of electricity demand in 2024, with thermal plants leading and imports still covering 46.7%, mainly from Nigeria. Regional Justice Cooperation: ECOWAS Court President Ricardo Gonçalves urged member states to turn commitments into action on enforcing ECOWAS judgments, as a meeting of competent national authorities opened in Cotonou. Global Tech/Entertainment: Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream the Kagurabachi anime worldwide from April 2027 (excluding Japan and parts of Asia), with Togo Shiba voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi.

Payment Modernization in West Africa: BCEAO has extended the deadline for banks and other financial institutions to connect to the UEMOA instant payment platform (PI-SPI) until Sept. 30, with microfinance institutions given until June 30, 2027; Togo’s banks including Coris, Ecobank, Orabank and Bank of Africa are already connected. Electricity Mix Update for Togo: Togo met 53.3% of its electricity demand through domestic generation in 2024, led by the Lomé thermal plant (47.7%) and Kékéli (39.5%), while imports supplied 46.7%—mostly from Nigeria. Agriculture Financing: Togo secured €108.3m (about 71bn CFA) from Africa Finance Corporation to modernize agriculture under ProMAT, including mechanization and irrigation support. Data Protection Push: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority launched its first group of corporate data protection officers, certifying 32 participants to help organizations comply with the 2019 data law. Health & Skills in Lomé: Lomé is hosting a major French-speaking orthopaedic congress alongside SOTOCOT, bringing together 400+ specialists to focus on trauma care and new surgical approaches.

ECOWAS Justice Push: The ECOWAS Court president urged member states to turn commitments into real action, as Togo and others meet to operationalize enforcement of community judgments. DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Oversight: A London meeting with Togo and partners reviewed progress on the ceasefire, while warning that violence in eastern Congo and Ebola risks could derail the peace process. Fuel Re-Import Row: Nigeria’s political and civil society groups renewed calls for an independent probe into claims that Nigerian-refined fuel is routed via Lomé before returning; Dangote Refinery and S&P-linked allegations are being publicly contested. Lomé Development & Finance: Togo secured €108.3m AFC sovereign financing to modernize agriculture under ProMAT, and EBID welcomed AfDB as a new equity shareholder with a $30m stake plus a $70m credit line. Data Protection & Health Tech: Togo trained the first cohort of corporate data protection officers to implement its 2019 personal data law, while regional partners highlighted digital health partnerships. Fisheries Sustainability in Lomé: CECAF/FAO/ECOWAS partners met in Lomé to review artisanal fisheries priorities, data collection, and a 2026–2028 work plan. Sports (Togo-linked): Lomé hosts the French-speaking orthopaedic congress on trauma care, and the U-17 qualifiers schedule points to a Flamingos clash with Benin with the return leg in Lomé.

Public Finance & Procurement: A World Bank procurement specialist says Togo’s push for faster public investment must be matched with stronger planning, contract monitoring, and capacity to reduce governance and integrity risks. Regional Development Finance: AfDB becomes the first institutional shareholder in Lomé-based EBID with a $30m equity stake plus a $70m credit line to scale renewable-energy and other high-impact projects. Agro-Industry Support: Togo extends an ADTPME agro-industrial support application deadline to July 19, targeting 50 TPMEs across value chains like maize, cassava, rice, shea, pineapple, sesame and more. Fisheries in Lomé: Regional artisanal fisheries talks in Lomé focus on landing-site upgrades, fisheries data, and sustainability priorities with FAO and ECOWAS support. Maritime & Environment: Togo moves to strengthen its maritime pollution protection framework, while Volta Basin states are urged to accelerate ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. Digital Health: Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation deepen digital health partnerships, aiming to expand tech-enabled malaria and child health delivery. Football Culture: Spotify data shows football podcast listening is rising across sub-Saharan Africa, with Togo included among markets tracked. World Cup Focus: Coverage highlights why goals are flowing at the 2026 World Cup and notes Ghana’s long unbeaten run in second group matches.

Public Procurement & Integrity: World Bank’s West Africa procurement expert Adu-Gyamfi Abunyewa says Togo’s push to accelerate public investment must go with stronger planning, technical capacity, and strict monitoring to curb corruption risks. Regional Finance in Lomé: AfDB becomes the first institutional shareholder in Lomé-based EBID with a $30m equity stake and a $70m credit line to back renewable energy and other high-impact projects. Transport Upgrade for Lomé & Beyond: Togo secures $200m World Bank financing to improve rail links from the Port of Lomé to Adétikopé, ease congestion in Greater Lomé, and boost access from key farming regions to markets. Artisanal Fisheries in Lomé: A five-day FAO-supported regional meeting in Lomé brings ECOWAS and fisheries bodies together to improve landing sites, fisheries data, and a 2026–2028 work plan. Agro-Industry Support: ADTPME extends applications for its agro-industrial value-chain support program to July 19, targeting 50 TPMEs across crops like maize, cassava, rice, shea, pineapple, sesame and more. Cashew Price Clarification (Ghana): TCDA rejects claims of a GH¢25/kg cashew producer price, saying official figures are set through consultative market indicators and government support. Security & Crime Links (Regional): Police in Ghana report arresting 186 suspects in Ashanti tied to human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics and firearms, including four Togolese nationals. Fuel Trade Rumours (Nigeria-Togo): Dangote Refinery denies claims that products are exported to Lomé and re-imported into Nigeria, calling the allegations baseless and commercially illogical.

Banking Leadership: Robert Aimé Diallo, newly profiled as CEO of IB Bank Togo, is steering growth and consolidation after years in Burkina Faso’s banking sector. Transport & Trade: Togo secured $200m World Bank financing to modernize road and rail logistics, including rail links between the Port of Lomé and Adétikopé, plus port congestion relief in Greater Lomé. Security Cooperation: A North Dakota–Togo partnership tabletop exercise in Lomé focused on improving Togo’s incident-response and civil protection capacity. Energy & Regional Tensions: Dangote Refinery strongly denied claims that fuel exported to Lomé is re-imported into Nigeria, saying contracts bar resale and the route is economically unrealistic. Cross-border Policing: Lagos police intercepted a truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage and suspected illicit substances, arresting three suspects; separately, 38 foreign nationals were rescued from a possible mob attack and referred for profiling. Sports Culture: Spotify data shows football podcast listening is surging across sub-Saharan Africa, with Togo among the fastest-growing markets.

Artisanal Fisheries in Lomé: A five-day FAO-supported regional meeting opened in Lomé to tackle artisanal fisheries challenges, focusing on landing-site development, better fish data, and a 2026–2028 work plan to address illegal fishing, climate pressure, and disputes over maritime space. Security Cooperation: Togo and the North Dakota National Guard are deepening ties under the U.S. State Partnership Program, including building a National Emergency Operations Center in Lomé to strengthen disaster response and civil protection. Maritime Pollution Protection: Togo’s Senate approved accession to key maritime pollution and compensation frameworks, aiming to improve preparedness and reduce the financial burden of major environmental incidents. Energy for Public Institutions: BCEAO launched a tender for solar PV installations at its Lomé and Kara branches, with bids due July 31, 2026. Renewable Flood Infrastructure: A low-carbon pipe prefabrication plant started in Adétikopé to support the RAINE flood management project, boosting local production for water and sanitation works. Business & Finance: BSIC Togo named Tjima DIABATE as CEO and highlighted its ongoing transformation; Togo also honored Ecobank co-founder Gervais Djondo and Afriland founder Paul Fokam. Sports Culture: Spotify data shows football podcast listening surging across sub-Saharan Africa, with Togo up 121% in June.

Maritime & Environment: Togo’s Senate approved two bills to join the OPRC-HNS 2000 hazardous-spills protocol and the 1992 IOPC Fund, aiming to strengthen marine pollution preparedness and ensure better compensation after major incidents. Infrastructure & Water: A low-carbon pipe prefabrication plant has started in Adétikopé to support the RAINE flood-management project, boosting local production for sanitation and water projects. Aviation & Energy Transition: Togo signed deals to roll out Sustainable Aviation Fuel and expand jet fuel storage at Lomé’s airport, positioning the hub for cleaner aviation supply. Insurance for Households: GTA Assurances launched “Pack Essentiel+,” bundling home cover, liability, accident protection and death benefits with 24/7 assistance for middle-income families. Agriculture & Jobs: Togo set a 105,000-tonne seed cotton target for 2026-2027, urging growers to expand areas and raise yields. Regional Trade: Lomé is increasingly used as an offshore ship-to-ship fuel hub, with Nigerian imports reportedly re-routing Dangote refinery output through Togo. Security & Policy: African ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration to accelerate Open Skies and the Single African Air Transport Market, pushing for lower barriers and better affordability.