AGP Executive Report

Togo’s Bond Push: Togo’s Treasury is selling CFAF 40 billion in government bonds on the BRVM, offering retail investors two tranches (5-year at 6.50% and 7-year at 6.70%) to fund 2026 public investment. Reform Progress: The government says it hit a 68.4% reform implementation rate by end-June 2026, with budget execution at 63.3%, citing moves across finance, land tenure, digital development, business support, decentralization and environmental policy. Anti-Corruption in Schools: HAPLUCIA is validating nine anti-corruption teaching manuals for higher education, with new bachelor, master and doctoral-level units focused on ethics, governance and corruption prevention. Local Finance Governance: Togo launched the National Accounting Council (CNC-Togo) to strengthen reliable, consistent financial reporting and push better accounting practices across public and private sectors. Regional Diplomacy: President Faure Gnassingbé is in Bishkek for the SCO summit, thanking Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and highlighting productive bilateral talks. Whaling Policy Debate: Togo co-sponsors a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas at the IWC meeting, drawing criticism from whale conservation groups.

Sister-City Boost: Togo’s Lacs 1 municipality has signed a sister-city deal with Brazil’s Cachoeira, aiming to deepen South-South ties through culture, tourism, education, youth and women’s empowerment, plus possible plans for a “Brazil House” in Aného to strengthen trade links. Jobs and Rights at the ILO: Former Togolese PM Gilbert Houngbo is seeking a second term as ILO Director-General, facing Spain’s Yolanda Díaz and Peru’s Javier González-Olaechea, with the election set for November 16. Digital Governance for Francophone Africa: La Francophonie launched its first Digital Governance Forum in Geneva, pushing a language-based approach to AI rules and digital sovereignty for Francophone countries. Togo’s Financial Governance: Togo has activated its National Accounting Council (CNC-Togo) to improve the reliability and consistency of financial reporting and strengthen governance. Health Spending as an Investment: Togo joined a workshop (with Botswana, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone) training officials to build health-focused social accounting tools to show how health spending drives jobs and wider economic benefits. Public Procurement Credit Crunch: Togolese SMEs and contractors say bank lending has tightened as unpaid public contract invoices pile up, slowing infrastructure delivery.

Diplomacy in Eurasia: Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé thanked Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov after productive talks in Bishkek, as Togo pushes to widen trade and cooperation during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Public Finance Reform: Togo launched the National Accounting Council (CNC-Togo) in Lomé to strengthen reliable, comparable financial reporting and boost transparency across public and private sectors. Regional Security Tensions: Coverage highlights how unrest in Niger’s Niamey is raising coup-mutiny fears across the Niamey–Lomé–Ouagadougou axis, with Russia’s growing military role in the Sahel under the spotlight. Health Accountability: WAHO says Health Service User Support Centres are being set up in Benin, The Gambia and Togo to let patients report concerns, get guidance, and support system improvements. ECOWAS Border Trade: A women’s trade group urges stronger ECOWAS free-movement implementation at the Ghana–Togo border so traders face fewer restrictions in practice. Energy Governance: Togo’s move to improve financial reporting comes alongside wider regional reporting on power-sector costs and cross-border electricity payments.

Sahel Coup Fears: Niamey’s gunfire and artillery shake the region, with reports warning that General Abdourahamane Tiani’s fragility could echo across the Niamey–Lomé–Ouagadougou axis, raising fresh concerns for Togo and Burkina Faso. ECOWAS Borders, Real-Life Trade: A women-focused trade group urges Ghana and Togo to make ECOWAS free movement work on the ground, saying border restrictions still block traders. Healthcare Accountability in Togo: WAHO launches Health Service User Support Centres in Togo, Benin and The Gambia to let patients report problems and get mediation, not just file complaints. Electricity Debts Affect Neighbours: Nigeria’s power regulator says Togo, Benin and Niger owe about $11.16m for 2025 electricity supply, with only 84.90% of invoices paid. US Deportation List Update: The US releases an updated deportation list naming 427 people across West Africa, including 7 from Togo. Sports Infrastructure Pressure: Ghana’s Accra Sports Stadium faces CAF scrutiny, with lawmakers warning Ghana could lose hosting goodwill if repairs don’t move fast. Visa Processing Shift: The US says routine visa services moved to Lagos, while diplomatic and official visas (A/G/C) still process in Abuja.

Healthcare Accountability: WAHO has launched Health Service User Support Centres in Lomé, Benin and The Gambia to let patients report problems, get guidance and access mediation—aiming to improve quality and safety, not just log complaints. Power & Regional Finance: Nigeria’s NERC says Togo, Benin and Niger owe Nigeria $11.16m for 2025 electricity supply, with $62.75m paid out of $73.91m (84.90% remittance). Banking Sector Stress in Togo: Togolese banks posted a CFAF 20.5bn loss in 2025 after a regulator-ordered cleanup of problem loans, even as net banking income rose. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Memory: ECOWAS unveiled books documenting ECOMOG and other peace interventions, spotlighting lessons from past crises. Tourism Integration: ECOWAS adopted a framework to strengthen and accredit regional tourism business associations across West Africa. Sports & Facilities Watch: Ghana lawmakers warn CAF could withdraw goodwill over the deteriorating Accra Sports Stadium—raising pressure on stadium upkeep ahead of major qualifiers. Agriculture Update: Togo’s 2026-2027 cotton season is underway with planted acreage above target, supported by fertilizer subsidies.

Electricity Payments: Nigeria’s regulator says Togo, Benin and Niger still owe Nigeria $11.16m for 2025 power supply, with only 84.9% of $73.91m paid—while domestic customers fared better at 96.6%. Banking Sector: Togo’s banks posted a CFAF 20.5bn loss in 2025 despite revenue growth, as credit-risk provisions and loan cleanups wiped out gains. Healthcare Voice: In Lomé, WAHO launched Health Service User Support Centres in Togo, Benin and The Gambia to let patients report problems and get mediation, not just file complaints. Digital Safety for Women: A WhatsApp chatbot, Kemi, is being used across Nigeria and parts of West Africa to guide women on reporting and support for technology-facilitated abuse. Agriculture Update: Togo’s 2026-2027 cotton season is ahead of plan, with planted acreage reaching 115,980 hectares (110.5% of target) as output targets rise. Energy Theft Probe (Regional): Nigeria ordered an investigation into massive electricity losses along the Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor, where losses are estimated at about N120bn a year.

Health & Rights: WAHO has launched Health Service User Support Centres in Benin, The Gambia, and Togo, giving patients a structured place to raise complaints, seek guidance, and support—launched in Lomé on 21 August. Electricity Payments: Nigeria’s regulator says Togo, Benin, and Niger owe Nigeria $11.16m for 2025 power supply under bilateral arrangements, with only $62.75m paid out of $73.91m. Banking Sector: Togo’s banks posted a CFAF 20.5bn loss in 2025 after a regulator-ordered cleanup of problem loans, even as income and operating profit rose. Digital Skills & Jobs: A growing shift toward digital careers is pulling youths away from traditional trades like tailoring and carpentry, weakening apprenticeships. Regional Security: ECOWAS–AES tensions keep rising as insurgents exploit cross-border gaps and responses stay divided. Togo & Agriculture: Togo’s 2026–2027 cotton season is underway with planted acreage above target. Tech for Students: Google is expanding a free AI Plus offer to 27 African countries, including Togo.

Electricity Debt Watch: Nigeria’s regulator says Togo, Benin and Niger owe about $11.16m for 2025 power supplied under bilateral deals, with only 84.9% of $73.91m collected. Banking Sector Stress: A Togo First report says banks lost CFAF 20.5bn in 2025 after a regulator-ordered cleanup of problem loans, despite revenue and operating profit rising. Investment & Free Zones: Togo’s Council of Ministers dissolved SAZOF and expanded API-ZF powers to manage industrial zones and streamline investment approvals. Agriculture Update: Togo’s 2026-2027 cotton season is off to a strong start, with planted acreage at 115,980 hectares (110.5% of target) as output targets rise. Regional Security Tension: Coverage highlights how ECOWAS withdrawal and the Sahel’s AES security build-out are complicating responses to jihadist expansion toward the coast. SCO Summit in Bishkek: Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé is listed among leaders attending the Sept. 1 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting. Sustainability in Cotonou: The African Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit 2026 drew about 100 leaders to push circular economy solutions.

Electricity Debt Watch: Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria $11.16m for 2025 electricity supplied under bilateral deals, with NERC saying only $62.75m of $73.91m invoiced was paid (84.9% remittance). Banking Pressure: Togo’s banks lost CFAF 20.5bn in 2025 after a regulator-ordered cleanup of problem loans, even as income and operating profit rose. Investment Reform: Togo’s Council of Ministers dissolved SAZOF and expanded API-ZF powers to manage industrial zones and streamline investment approvals and incentives. Cotton Push: Togo’s 2026-2027 cotton season is ahead of plan, with 115,980 hectares planted (110.5% of target) as output targets rise. Marine Biodiversity: Togo’s National Assembly adopted a bill to ratify the BBNJ high-seas biodiversity agreement, aiming for a stronger voice at the January 2027 conference. Social Dialogue: Togo’s CNDS reconvened to tackle new socioeconomic pressures and improve how it prevents and resolves workplace disputes.

Banking Shock in Togo: Togo’s banks posted a CFAF 20.5 billion ($36.4m) loss in 2025 after a regulator-ordered cleanup of problem loans wiped out earlier gains, even as income and operating profit rose. Cotton Push: Togo’s 2026-2027 cotton season is ahead of plan, with 115,980 hectares planted by July 31—110.5% of target—aiming for 105,000 tons of seed cotton. Investment & Free Zones: The Council of Ministers dissolved SAZOF and expanded API-ZF’s powers to manage industrial zones and streamline investment approvals and incentives. Social Dialogue: Togo’s CNDS reconvened in Lomé to tackle new socioeconomic pressures and improve how it prevents and resolves labor disputes. Electricity Debt: Benin, Togo and Niger reportedly owed Nigeria $11.16m in 2025 electricity bills, highlighting payment gaps in cross-border supply. Regional Diplomacy: President Faure Gnassingbé helped secure the release of 22 Malian soldiers held by Tuareg rebels, via discreet mediation. ECOWAS Identity & Borders: A new look at the “ECOWAS dream” highlights how borders and belonging shape everyday life across West Africa.

Water & Development: Denmark’s Ambassador visited Wa in Ghana’s Upper West Region to push a $5.8m water project for Wa and nearby communities, aiming to improve clean drinking water for about 105,000 people through pipeline expansion and subsidised household connections. DRC Peace Track (Togo’s Role): Qatar welcomed the first field verification mission of EJVM+ in Minembwe, eastern DRC, as part of the Doha ceasefire process, with Togo noted as an African Union mediator supporting access and implementation. Togo Governance & Economy: Togo’s CNDS reconvened in Lomé to tackle new socioeconomic pressures and strengthen social dialogue for labour peace, while the National Assembly approved ratification of the BBNJ high-seas biodiversity agreement to boost Togo’s voice in ocean governance. Investment Reform: Togo adopted decrees dissolving SAZOF and expanding API-ZF powers to manage industrial zones and streamline investment approvals and incentives. Banking Snapshot: Orabank Togo topped the market by assets, with UMOA data showing the leading banks’ dominance and a still-broad banking landscape. Health & Work: A West Africa survey found 62% of workers get no workplace malaria prevention support, urging employers to move from awareness to real protection. Education Tech: Togo plans to deploy 101 FabLab managers after training to bring hands-on digital fabrication and prototyping into schools. Sports Governance: Former players and FIFA legends renewed calls for change at FIFA, accusing Infantino’s leadership of drifting from football’s core values.

Banking Watch: Orabank Togo tops the market with CFAF 771.9bn in assets (15.9%), followed by Ecobank Togo (CFAF 724.2bn) and Coris Bank International Togo (CFAF 615.5bn), showing a banking sector led by a tight top tier. Investment & Industry: Togo’s Council of Ministers adopted reforms that dissolve SAZOF and expand API-ZF powers to manage and develop industrial zones, with stronger oversight for investment approvals and incentives. Energy Costs: Nigeria recorded the lowest average electricity tariff among selected African countries in 2025, while Togo is listed at about $0.22/kWh—highlighting regional pressure on power pricing. Health & Work: A West Africa survey finds 62% of workers get no workplace malaria prevention support, urging employers to move from awareness to real protection. Education Tech: Togo begins training 101 FabLab managers to run school digital fabrication labs, turning classroom learning into hands-on projects. Marine Conservation: Togo’s National Assembly approved ratification of the BBNJ high-seas biodiversity agreement to strengthen ocean protection beyond national waters.

Togo’s Social Dialogue Reset: Togo’s CNDS reconvened in Lomé to tackle fresh socioeconomic pressures, aiming to strengthen how it prevents and resolves labor disputes and keeps social cohesion steady. Marine Conservation Push: Togo’s National Assembly approved ratification of the UN BBNJ high-seas biodiversity deal, positioning Lomé to speak more strongly at the January 2027 conference of parties. Digital Services Upgrade: The Ministry of Territorial Administration is reviewing Togo’s civil registration law to match decentralization and digital public services, building on online certificate requests already piloted in municipalities. STEM in Schools: Togo is training and preparing 101 FabLab managers to run hands-on digital fabrication labs in schools, linking classroom science to real prototypes. Health at Work: A West Africa-wide survey including Togo found 62% of workers get no malaria prevention support from employers, highlighting a gap between awareness and workplace action. Regional Security Alignment: Reporting says Togo and Chad are deepening practical cooperation with the AES orbit without formal accession, with security and transport links driving the shift. FIFA Governance Fallout: Former players and legends renewed calls for change at FIFA, criticizing Infantino’s leadership as “blinded by power.”

CNDS Social Dialogue: Togo’s National Social Dialogue Council (CNDS) reconvened in Lomé to review its work and strengthen how it prevents and resolves labor disputes amid new pressures like instability, fast tech change, climate impacts and shifting demographics. Marine Governance: The National Assembly approved a bill to ratify the UN BBNJ high-seas biodiversity agreement, aiming to boost ocean protection and give Togo a stronger voice ahead of the January 2027 conference of parties. Digital Skills for Schools: Togo is training and preparing 101 FabLab managers to run digital fabrication labs in schools, turning classroom learning into hands-on projects. Civil Registration Modernisation: The government is reviewing its 2009 civil registration law to better fit decentralisation and digital public services, building on online certificate requests already running in pilot municipalities. Health & Workplaces: A West Africa-wide malaria survey including Togo found 62% of workers get no workplace malaria prevention support, pushing for stronger employer action. Regional Security Watch: In eastern DR Congo, a ceasefire verification mission is deploying to Minembwe as DRC and M23 continue trading accusations, with Togo among AU mediators in the process.

Poverty Watch: Nigeria slipped 12 places to 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries in Global Finance’s 2026 GDP-PPP per capita ranking, with 63% of Nigerians still living below the poverty line, even as GDP growth is estimated at 4.1%. FIFA Turmoil: Former World Cup players and legends—including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor—renewed calls for change at FIFA, saying President Gianni Infantino has been “blinded by power” after the stalled plan to sell a stake in future World Cups. Malaria at Work: A West Africa survey by CAMA finds 62% of workers get no workplace malaria prevention support, urging employers to move from awareness to real protection. Togo Education Tech: Togo is training and preparing 101 FabLab managers to run digital fabrication labs in schools, turning classroom learning into hands-on projects. DR Congo Peace Process: A ceasefire verification mission is set to deploy in eastern DR Congo under the Doha framework as Kinshasa and M23 agree a roadmap after talks in Switzerland. Civil Registration Digital Push: Togo is reviewing its civil registration law to better fit decentralization and online services, with reforms expected before year-end.

FIFA Power Struggle: World Cup winners and FIFA legends, including former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor, joined calls for “immediate change” at FIFA, saying Gianni Infantino’s leadership has been “blinded by power” after his plan to sell 20% of tournament rights to private investors was dropped. Malaria at Work: A West Africa survey by the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) says 62% of workers get no workplace malaria support, with employers’ commitment rated “fair” or “poor” by most respondents—urging stronger private-sector action. Togo Education Tech: Togo is training 101 FabLab managers for schools, aiming to bring hands-on digital fabrication and project-based learning to students. Togo Digital Services: The Ministry of Territorial Administration is reviewing Togo’s civil registration law to match decentralization and digital public services, including online certificate requests. DR Congo Peace Track: In eastern DR Congo, a ceasefire verification mission is set to deploy to Minembwe as Kinshasa and the M23-backed alliance agree a roadmap for talks under the Doha framework. Togo Minerals: Togo has reopened applications for mineral exploration permits after a suspension, with permits reviewed under existing rules.