AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEvala Tradition: In Kara, northern Togo, thousands of Kabye men aged 18–20 take part in the Evala rite of passage—scarification, a dog-dance, and rough wrestling—while authorities push for UNESCO recognition of the practice. HIV Funding Pressure: Togo says it spent CFA19.37 billion on HIV programs in 2025, with international partners covering 86.44%; new plans seek CFA56 billion from the Global Fund for 2027–2029 as support declines. Local Policy Delivery: Governors and prefects met in Blitta to set second-half 2026 priorities to improve how public policies land on the ground, tackling administrative, financial, security and decentralization gaps. Flood Relief: Togo has allocated over CFA1 billion for June 28–29 flood victims, including hygiene kits and a CFA40,000 cash transfer per household, after five deaths and 26,603 people affected. Women’s Enterprise Push: Governments are urged to fund gender-friendly laws, not just pass them, to unlock women’s economic potential and strengthen inclusive growth. Cybersecurity Leadership: Togolese cybersecurity executive Palakiyem Assih has been appointed board chairman of Cyber Defense Africa, after leading CERT.tg. Regional Security Cooperation: ISS and partners are supporting West African states with a more unified approach to preventing and combating violent extremism, including Togo’s involvement.
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