AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoECOWAS Appointments: ECOWAS leaders approved a new slate of officials for 2026–2030, including judges for the ECOWAS Court of Justice (with Togo’s Yaouza Ouro-Sama named among them) and new commissioners, as the bloc continues reshaping its institutions after the Freetown summit. Regional Energy Integration: ECOWAS endorsed the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km corridor expected to link gas supplies across West Africa including Benin and Togo toward Morocco and Europe. Togo Power Project: Togo’s rural electrification agency (AT2ER) is seeking a consultant to monitor and evaluate the Awandjelo solar project in Kara, funded by BOAD, with technical, social and environmental checks. Road Upgrade Preparations: Authorities in Zio 1 have started clearing the right-of-way for the RN1 widening between Togblékopé and Atakpamé, asking residents to remove temporary roadside structures by July 27. Security Concern: Togo opposition groups warn of alleged Russian and Turkish private military presence in the north, urging transparency and safeguards against intimidation or repression. Finance & Payments: BCEAO plans a six-month PAPSS pilot involving 80+ WAEMU banks to boost cross-border payments using local currencies. Health Focus: WHO convened a Lomé meeting where West and Central Africa mental health leaders pledged to expand rights-based, community-centered care.
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