AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina Partnership: Faure Gnassingbé’s October visit to Beijing elevated Togo-China ties, with China pledging free robotics and 6G training for top Togolese students; selection details are still pending. Togo and China also signed a plant-quarantine protocol to ease soybean exports, while Lomé reaffirmed Beijing’s positions on Taiwan, Hong Kong and other disputed issues. Regional Trade: Togo is working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to harmonize customs rules and link systems, aiming to curb fraud and improve cargo tracking. The changes matter for Lomé’s role as a gateway to the landlocked Sahel. Digital Governance: Thirty Togolese creators, bloggers and online journalists received training in fact-checking, cybersecurity and responsible AI use to help counter misinformation. Regional Power: The West African Power Pool expects the next phase of its regional electricity market to begin early next year, following a board meeting in Lomé; reforms include setting up an independent system and market operator. Land Administration: Togo has appointed Méméssilé Gnazo to lead its new land agency, which is tasked with managing property records, issuing titles and helping prevent disputes.
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