Water & Industry: A low-carbon pipe prefabrication plant has started operations in Adétikopé to speed up Togo’s RAINE flood-management project, cutting imports and boosting local jobs, with output aimed at thousands of jacking pipes for Greater Lomé’s sanitation and water works. Security & Sahel Spillover: JNIM and ISSP are locked in a rivalry that’s spreading jihadist violence across the Sahel, including an attack on Niamey’s airport that killed soldiers and civilians and disrupted flights. Food Security: With El Niño likely to intensify soon, FAO maps where drought risks are highest, warning of major impacts on crops and pasturelands in the Sahel and other vulnerable regions. Early Warning Systems: Togo’s experience shows how targeted investment in meteorological and civil protection early warnings can unlock resilience funding and strengthen institutions. Digital Governance: ISOC-Togo held the 12th Togo IGF on digital sovereignty and AI governance, building on youth recommendations. Regional Trade for Women: ECOWAS launched a Lomé fortnight to empower women small-scale cross-border traders, spotlighting barriers and policy priorities. Finance & Development: AfDB became EBID’s first institutional shareholder, injecting $30m equity and $70m credit to back high-impact projects across West Africa. Business Leadership: AGET elected Charles Gafan Elected President, setting a new push for stronger private-sector dialogue ahead of Togo’s 2026–2031 roadmap.