AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDiplomacy Appointments: Switzerland named Dr Thomas Oertle as Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo, highlighting his experience in international cooperation and regional engagement. Regional Security Watch: A new C4ADS analysis says Russia-linked forces in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger relied on at least 75 military or contractor-linked flights from Jan 2025 to Jul 2026, underscoring Moscow’s Sahel footprint. Drug War Focus: Nigeria’s NDLEA honoured 274 personnel and partners, with Chairman Buba Marwa warning the drug fight is “generational” and won’t end with arrests alone. Togo Food & Jobs: Lomé hosted the 5th Festival La Marmite (FESMA), spotlighting local food value chains and innovation, while Togo-linked efforts also appear in skills and reintegration support for migrants in the region. Trade & Customs: Fidelity Bank Ghana urged harmonised customs systems across West Africa to cut costs for traders, including women importing via borders like Togo. Civic Space: CIVICUS submitted UN Universal Periodic Review inputs on civil society space, including Togo.
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