AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Finances: Togo’s proposed 2027 budget relies on CFAF 959.8 billion in borrowing—nearly matching the CFAF 921.4 billion due for debt service. Tax revenue is forecast to rise 6.5% to CFAF 1,425.6 billion. Road Training: Japan has granted about CFAF 2.4 billion to equip Lomé’s regional road maintenance training center, which serves specialists from across West Africa. Credit Outlook: Moody’s and S&P have raised Togo’s outlooks to positive, while leaving ratings unchanged; public debt stood at 60.2% of GDP at the end of June. Damiba Case: Burkina Faso has opened a formal investigation into former leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba on terrorism-related allegations. His extradition from Togo is under scrutiny over assurances of safety, a fair trial and no death penalty; the charges remain unproven. Climate Funding: At COP31, Togo presented a portfolio of 43 green projects seeking $3.97 billion, alongside a national Green Fund, carbon registry and zero-waste program. Education: The government plans nearly CFAF 3 billion for its basic education program in 2027, supporting teacher training, textbooks and school resources.
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