AGP Executive Report

Togo Aviation Reform: Togo cut airline market entry fees hard, dropping operating-document costs from CFA200m to CFA3.5m to attract more carriers and push down fares, with Lomé hosting ECOWAS talks on making regional air travel cheaper. ECOWAS Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS rolled out assistive devices for children with disabilities in Nigeria under a regional programme, with Togo included in the first phase after nearly two years of planning. Togo’s Public Service Boost: Togo inducted 1,205 new civil servants for the Finance and Economy ministries, selected via a December 2024 exam, as part of efforts to strengthen state capacity. Regional Resilience Push: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbé urged African countries to strengthen resilience and coordination against spillovers from the Middle East crisis, including energy and food security. Floods Across West Africa: Heavy rains and flooding continue to hit the region, with Ghana reporting deaths and displacement and authorities warning the crisis may worsen. AI Governance Watch: The UN and ITU launched an AI for Good Global Commission in Geneva, bringing major AI CEOs alongside heads of state, including Togo.

ECOWAS Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS handed over assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria, with the programme expanding access to assistive technology and local production; Nigeria’s first phase runs alongside Togo after nearly two years of planning. Regional Flood Fallout: ECOWAS Authority chair Julius Maada Bio visited Ghana to commiserate with President John Dramani Mahama after the June 29 floods that killed 12 and left seven missing, with impacts felt across the region including Togo. Togo Aviation Push: Togo cut airline market entry fees from CFA200 million to CFA3.5 million to attract more carriers and lower fares, as regulators meet in Lomé under ECOWAS air transport reforms. Togo’s Income Upgrade: Togo was reclassified by the World Bank as lower-middle income, reflecting stronger growth and updated population data—an update that could shift future financing prospects. Public Finance Capacity: Togo inducted 1,205 new civil servants for the Finance and Budget and Economy ministries, aiming to strengthen state capacity and public resource management. Energy & Trade Context: Ivory Coast opened a new solar plant as it expands renewables, while West Africa continues grappling with hidden hunger and infrastructure strain from extreme weather.

ECOWAS Education Spotlight: Kano State has topped the 2026 Sub-National Education Spending Index by the University of Paris, scoring 87.21 for sustained education investment and strong budget execution, with Lagos ranking 16th. Regional Resilience on the Middle East Crisis: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Gnassingbé, urged African countries to strengthen resilience and coordination as Middle East shocks push up energy prices, disrupt supply chains, and raise security risks. Disability Inclusion Across West Africa: ECOWAS distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria under a regional programme, with Togo participating in the first phase after nearly two years of planning. Air Travel Costs in Focus: Togo cut airline market entry fees from CFA200 million to CFA3.5 million to attract new carriers, while ECOWAS pushes further steps to lower airfares at a Lomé meeting. Togo’s Income Milestone: Togo was reclassified by the World Bank from low-income to lower-middle-income, a shift that could affect future financing and policy planning. Hidden Hunger Warning: A new report highlights “hidden hunger” from micronutrient deficiencies across Africa, linking it to weaker learning, productivity, and slower growth. Flood Fallout in the Region: Severe flooding continues to hit West Africa, with reports of deaths and displacement in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, and authorities monitoring rising water levels affecting Togo and Benin.

Electricity Debt Watch: Togo, Benin and Niger owe Nigeria about N17.45bn for power supplied in 2026 Q1 after paying only 27.57% of billed amounts, deepening Nigeria’s power-sector liquidity strain. Education Spending Spotlight: Kano State tops ECOWAS for education outlays in a 2026 sub-national index, with budget execution and transparency cited as key drivers. Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS expands its disability inclusion push in Nigeria with assistive devices for children, aiming to boost access to education and daily life support across the region. Flood Crisis Across West Africa: Heavy rains have killed at least 59 in Côte d’Ivoire and 13 in Ghana, with Togo, Benin and Nigeria monitoring rising waters as communities face displacement and service disruptions. Togo Public Service & Governance: Togo inducted 1,205 new civil servants for Finance and Economy roles, while also stepping up constitutional and parliamentary cooperation with Gabon and Chad. Togo’s Reform Push: IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement to Togo under its ECF after reviews, urging faster reforms; World Bank also backed $323m in regional financing including Togo. Lomé Development & Environment: Lomé is set to host an African Political Alliance ministerial conference on July 3, and Togo continues green-budget implementation reviews while advancing maritime pollution convention membership.

West Africa Flood Toll: Côte d’Ivoire’s floods have killed at least 59 people since mid-May, with Ghana reporting 13 deaths; Togo, Benin and Nigeria are monitoring rising water levels as heavy rains disrupt communities and services. Climate & Planning Debate: Ghanaian scientists say the Accra floods can’t be blamed on climate change alone, pointing to drainage and urban planning gaps, even as they warn future rains may intensify. Togo Civil Service Boost: Togo inducted 1,205 new civil servants in Lomé for the Finance and Budget and Economy ministries, urging integrity and stronger public finance capacity. Public Finance Support: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement to Togo under its ECF after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster reforms. Green Budget Accountability: Togo is running a workshop through July 10 to assess implementation of its 2024 and 2025 green budgets and report on real spending outcomes. Coastal Protection & Industry: Boskalis completed major coastal works in Togo under WACA, while CIMTOGO rebranded “Super Rapide” as ECOCIM to cut cement emissions. Regional Diplomacy: Togo will host an African Political Alliance ministerial conference in Lomé on July 3 to coordinate Africa’s response to the Middle East crisis.

Public Finance & Jobs: Togo inducted 1,205 new civil servants for the Finance and Budget and Economy ministries in Lomé, urging integrity and careful handling of public resources. IMF Support: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement under the ECF after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster reforms to protect the financial sector and sustain fiscal consolidation. Green Budget Accountability: Togo is running a workshop through July 10 to prepare implementation reports for its 2024 and 2025 green budgets, shifting the focus from planning to results. Institutional & Legal Moves: Togo advanced constitutional and parliamentary cooperation with Gabon and Chad, and gave final approval to join two maritime pollution conventions to strengthen marine protection and access international compensation. Economy & Development: The World Bank approved $323m in regional financing including Togo, targeting electricity access, jobs, and resilience in northern regions. Business & Industry: CIMTOGO rebranded its cement to ECOCIM, aiming to cut carbon emissions without changing performance. Regional Trade Tech: AfCFTA signed a 20-year customs digitisation deal to improve cross-border clearance through system interoperability. Diplomacy: Lomé hosts an African Political Alliance ministerial conference July 3 on the Middle East crisis’s economic and security impacts on Africa.

Industrial Push in West Africa: Ghana’s President Mahama cut the sod for the Tema Integrated Industrial Park, a port-linked manufacturing enclave meant to shift the country from raw exports to an industrial hub. Togo Climate Accountability: Togo is preparing budget implementation reports for its 2024 and 2025 green budgets, with a workshop running through July 10 to check whether spending matched climate goals. IMF Support for Reforms: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement to Togo under its ECF after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Energy and Infrastructure Pressure: Togo says recent power outages are driven by reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, and it is rolling out measures to close the supply gap. Maritime Safety Update: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join two international maritime pollution conventions, unlocking access to global compensation and stronger response capacity. Coastal Protection Completed: Boskalis says it finished a major coastal protection job in Togo, moving about 1.25m cubic meters of sand and building new groynes under the WACA program. Green Industry Move: CIMTOGO rebranded “Super Rapide” cement as ECOCIM, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions while keeping performance. Regional Finance for Jobs: The World Bank approved $323m in regional financing that includes Togo, targeting electricity access, jobs, and resilience in northern regions.

Green Budget Accountability: Togo is holding a workshop through July 10 to prepare 2024 and 2025 green budget implementation reports, shifting from planning to checking what was actually delivered on climate and environmental spending. Cement Low-Carbon Push: CIMTOGO rebranded “Super Rapide” as ECOCIM in Lomé, keeping performance but cutting CO₂ through a revised formulation with less clinker. IMF Support for Reforms: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement to Togo under its ECF after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster fiscal consolidation and stronger governance and financial-sector reforms. Regional Financing for Energy and Jobs: The World Bank backed two regional packages totaling $323m, including Togo’s COSO expansion for northern resilience and the RAISE energy project with ECOWAS. Maritime Pollution Safety: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join the IOPC Funds and the OPRC-HNS 2000 protocol, aiming for better prevention and compensation for marine pollution incidents. Power Outage Explanation: Government says reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, plus peak demand from extreme heat, are behind recent outages, alongside emergency generation measures. Road Sector Overhaul: New decrees create AGEROUTE TOGO and SONAFIR to reduce fragmentation, speed road delivery, and improve maintenance financing. Women Farmers Kickoff: Togo launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer with a focus on rural women’s access to land, credit, inputs, and economic empowerment.

IMF Boost for Togo: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement under its Extended Credit Facility after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster fiscal, financial-sector and governance reforms. Regional Money for Resilience: The World Bank backed two regional packages totaling $323m that include Togo, targeting electricity access, jobs and community resilience in northern areas. Energy Pressure Points: Togo says recent power cuts are driven by reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, and it’s rolling out emergency generation while planning longer-term supply strengthening. Maritime Safety Upgrade: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join two maritime pollution conventions, unlocking access to international compensation and improving preparedness for hazardous spills. Roads Overhaul: Government decrees create AGEROUTE TOGO for road project delivery and SONAFIR to replace SAFER, aiming to cut delays and cost overruns. Agriculture Push: BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of ProMAI farm mechanization and irrigation support, and Togo also kicked off the International Year of the Woman Farmer to expand rural women’s agrifood empowerment. Business & Data Skills: Lomé hosts Di-Kéti (July 2–4) for MSMEs, while Togo trained its first cohort of corporate data protection officers to enforce the 2019 privacy law. Coastline Protection: Boskalis says it completed a major coastal defense in Togo, moving about 1.25m cubic meters of sand and building new groynes under the WACA program.

World Bank Financing: The World Bank approved two regional deals totaling $323m that include Togo, targeting electricity access, jobs and resilience in northern communities. IMF Support: The IMF also cleared a $109.5m disbursement for Togo under its ECF, praising progress but urging faster fiscal, financial-sector and governance reforms. Energy Crunch: Togo’s government says power outages are driven by reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, and it outlined emergency generation steps plus longer-term supply plans. Maritime Safety: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join two maritime pollution conventions, unlocking access to international compensation and boosting preparedness for hazardous spills. Road Reform: Togo adopted decrees creating AGEROUTE TOGO for road project execution and SONAFIR to mobilize road maintenance funding, aiming to cut delays and cost overruns. Agriculture Push: BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of ProMAI farm mechanization and irrigation support, building on earlier funding. Women in Farming: Togo kicked off the International Year of the Woman Farmer, focusing on economic empowerment and better access to land, credit and inputs for rural women. Data Protection: Togo trained its first cohort of corporate data protection officers to enforce the 2019 personal data protection law. Regional Diplomacy: Lomé will host an African Political Alliance ministerial summit on July 3 to coordinate responses to the Middle East crisis’s economic and security fallout. Drug Trafficking (Regional): NDLEA reports major seizures in Nigeria linked to trafficking routes involving Togo, including 558,900 Tramadol pills and cannabis consignments. Coastal Protection: Boskalis says it has completed a major coastal protection job in Togo under the WACA program, moving about 1.25m cubic meters of sand and adding groynes to curb erosion. Disaster Response Training: Togo’s civil protection agency held readiness training with U.S. North Dakota and SETAF-AF partners ahead of a practical exercise.

Road Reform in Togo: The government has adopted decrees creating AGEROUTE TOGO to oversee road project execution and SONAFIR to replace SAFER and boost road maintenance funding, aiming to cut delays and cost overruns. Electricity Woes: Togo says recent power cuts are driven by reduced imports from Ghana and Nigeria, plus higher demand during extreme heat, and it outlines steps to strengthen supply. Agriculture Push: BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of Togo’s farm mechanization and irrigation programme (ProMAI), bringing total support to CFA60bn. Women Farmers Spotlight: Togo launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer, focusing on economic empowerment and access to finance and inputs for rural women. Data Protection Training: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority trained 32 corporate data protection officers to enforce the 2019 law. Disaster Response Drills: Togolese civil protection officials held training prep with North Dakota and SETAF-AF partners ahead of field exercises. Regional Context: In Ghana, lawyers sued at the ECOWAS court over deportees accepted from the US, while Accra’s floods paralyzed transport and electricity.

Road Reform: Togo has adopted decrees creating AGEROUTE TOGO to streamline road project execution and oversight, and SONAFIR to replace SAFER and strengthen road maintenance financing after past resource-mobilization gaps. Power Supply: The government says recent electricity outages stem mainly from reduced imports from Ghana and Nigeria, worsened by extreme heat boosting demand, and it is rolling out emergency generation while planning longer-term supply strengthening. Agriculture Finance: BOAD approved CFA40bn for the second phase of Togo’s farm mechanization and irrigation programme (ProMAI), bringing total support to CFA60bn to expand machinery, irrigation, and water management. Women Farmers Push: Togo launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer, highlighting barriers women face in land, credit, inputs and tech, and pointing to programmes like AGRISEF and targets for women beneficiaries. Data Protection: Togo trained its first 32 corporate data protection officers to enforce the 2019 personal data protection law across banking, telecoms, health, transport and local government. Security & Health: Togolese civil protection officials trained with North Dakota and SETAF-AF partners ahead of field exercises; meanwhile, a public health warning in the region stresses disease spread from sanitation and health-system failures, not just border checks. Business & Investment: Lomé hosted a tripartite investment dialogue with Team Europe and Eurocham Togo to improve the business climate and attract European investment. Regional Spotlight: The Port of Lomé is highlighted as a West African transshipment success story, with lessons for Nigeria on deep-water access and modernization.

Togo’s Data Protection Push: Togo trains its first cohort of 32 corporate data protection officers in Adetikope to enforce the 2019 personal data protection law, with roles spanning banking, telecoms, healthcare, transport and local government. Investment Climate Talks: Lomé hosts a tripartite permanent dialogue between Togo, the EU and Eurocham Togo to improve business conditions and attract European investment, with meetings twice a year. Constitutional Court Ruling: The ECOWAS Court says Togo’s March 2024 constitutional reforms creating a parliamentary system were unconstitutional, citing issues around the parliament’s mandate and the democratic process. Security and Drugs: Togo reports major 2025 drug seizures and destruction, including large quantities of cannabis and cocaine, as it marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse. Water Projects for the Mono Basin: The AfDB will fund preparation of a transboundary water investment pipeline for the Mono River basin, aiming to unlock larger financing for water, irrigation, drinking water and ecosystem restoration. Regional Trade Spotlight: A look at how the Port of Lomé became a West African transshipment hub—and what Nigeria can learn from its modernization and policy choices.

ECOWAS Court Ruling: Togo’s March 2024 constitutional reform was ruled unconstitutional by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, with judges citing issues including the parliament’s expired mandate and the shift away from universal suffrage for presidential elections. Investment Climate Push: Togo, the EU and Eurocham Togo launched a permanent tripartite investment dialogue in Lomé, set to meet twice a year to improve business conditions and attract European investment, with a focus on skills transfer and stronger local content. Local Budget Training: About 100 municipal finance and treasury officials from Plateaux, Maritime and Greater Lomé began a five-day training in Kpalimé to strengthen local budget preparation, spending controls and accountability as decentralization expands. Water Security Funding: AfDB will provide €1 million for planning water projects in the Togo–Benin Mono River basin, including a master plan and investment roadmap to unlock larger financing. Drug Crackdown at Ports: NDLEA seized 558,900 tramadol pills and arrested three traffickers in Lagos after a truck compartment was used to move drugs from Togo via Benin into Nigeria. Bank Governance Update: SUNU Bank Togo appointed Yves Nanan as secretary-general to oversee key units and compliance as it continues restructuring, including branch and cash-point closures.

Drug Bust in Lagos: NDLEA operatives intercepted a 40-foot container of Canadian “Canadian Loud” cannabis at Apapa Port, recovering 4,959kg worth N12.397bn after weeks of surveillance and joint checks with customs and port stakeholders. Passenger Drug Sting: In a separate operation, NDLEA arrested a woman at MMIA Ikeja for trying to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing with 7.5kg of cocaine hidden in a suitcase false bottom. Togo Constitutional Court Ruling: ECOWAS Court of Justice says Togo’s March 2024 shift to a parliamentary system was unconstitutional, citing expired parliament approval and raising new legal arguments for opponents. Local Governance & Budgets: Togo began a five-day training in Kpalimé for municipal finance officers to improve local budgeting, spending controls, and accountability as decentralization expands. Water Planning for Mono Basin: AfDB will fund preparation of a transboundary water investment pipeline for the Mono River basin, supporting master planning to attract larger infrastructure financing. SUNU Bank Togo Reshuffle: SUNU Bank Togo appointed Yves Nanan as secretary-general to oversee key units and compliance as it continues restructuring. Electricity Snapshot: Togo met 53.3% of 2024 electricity demand through domestic generation, with thermal plants leading and imports still supplying 46.7%. Security & Drugs in Togo: Togo says it seized and destroyed 50.729 tons of drugs in 2025, including mostly cannabis, as it marks the anti-drug day. Regional Security Talks: AES leaders met in Ouagadougou to align positions ahead of future ECOWAS consultations. Energy Tech Watch: Analysts say small modular reactors are gaining traction across Africa, with Togo among countries pursuing nuclear ambitions. Culture/Entertainment: Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream “Kagurabachi” worldwide from April 2027, with a global early screening tour.

Constitutional Crisis in Togo: ECOWAS Court of Justice says Togo’s March 2024 shift to a parliamentary system is unconstitutional, citing that the changes were passed by a parliament whose mandate had expired—opening fresh legal arguments for opponents. Drug Crackdown: Togo reports destroying 50,729 kg of drugs and illicit substances in 2025, including 50,291 kg of cannabis, as it marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse. Local Government Finance Training: About 100 authorizing officers and treasury officials in Plateaux, Maritime and Greater Lomé begin a five-day Kpalimé training to improve municipal budgeting, spending controls and accountability. Water Planning 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 shared master plan. Agriculture Modernization Boost: Africa Finance Corporation secures €108.3m sovereign financing for Togo’s ProMAT to expand mechanization, irrigation and water supply systems. Data Protection Push: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority certifies 32 corporate data protection officers to help organizations comply with the 2019 personal data law. Fisheries Sustainability: Togo unveils reforms for artisanal fisheries, including a July 1–31 annual closure, stronger coast guard action, and ecosystem protection measures.