Customs & Trade Facilitation: Ghana’s GRA Customs acting commissioner Aaron Kanor pushed stronger Ghana–Togo collaboration at the Aflao border, urging professionalism and trader guidance to boost legitimate trade while collecting revenue. Banking & Shareholder Returns: Ecobank shareholders in Lomé approved a first dividend since 2022—$40m—after 2025 profits rose and more subsidiaries now earn above their cost of equity. Health Regulation: ECOWAS medicines harmonisation advanced in Lomé as the WA-MRH steering committee approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen regulatory convergence and access to quality medicines. Digital Policy in Lomé: Togo’s Internet Governance Forum returns June 19, with discussions on digital sovereignty amid AI, big data and geopolitics. Environment & Jobs: Togo and Team Europe launched a five-year Sokodé partnership to protect areas while building a greener, locally driven economy. Aviation Momentum: Lomé is set to host the African Air Transport Convention & Expo (June 15–19), positioning Togo as a growing aviation hub. Tax & Agriculture: OTR set a 2026 revenue target of 1,338.9bn CFA and will debate taxpayer trust; meanwhile Togo distributed 398,240 seedlings to revive coffee and cocoa. US Visa Processing Shift: The US plans to cut visa-processing posts in Africa to 20 hubs, with Lomé included—meaning more applicants may face travel and higher costs. Port Costs Debate: Ghana’s frozen foods exporters warned against reintroducing CTN/Smart Port Note, saying it could raise shipping costs for businesses and consumers.