AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation & Trade Integration: Lomé will host the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (15–19 June), with AFCAC laying out speakers and priorities to push the Single African Air Transport Market and boost Africa’s aviation integration. AfCFTA Implementation Check: Ethiopia and Togo are reviewing AfCFTA progress and bottlenecks under AFIRM, focusing on turning commitments on trade in goods into practical reforms. US Visa Processing Overhaul (Lomé Included): The US plans to cut visa-processing embassies/consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Lomé named as one of the full-processing sites—meaning applicants from non-hub countries may face travel and higher costs. Togo Tax Pressure Point: Togo’s Revenue Office sets a 2026 target of 1,338.9 billion CFA francs and is tackling strained trust with taxpayers at a Lomé tax forum. Coffee & Cocoa Revival: Togo distributed 398,240 seedlings (coffee, cocoa and agroforestry) to restart productivity and resilience. Aquaculture Financing: AED and the EU launched a 655 million CFA revolving fund to help IFAD-Aquaculture graduates start fish-farming businesses. EdTech Push: ATD backed nine Togolese edtech startups to expand into international markets, with training and a path toward eLearning Africa.
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