Industrial Push in West Africa: Ghana’s President Mahama cut the sod for the Tema Integrated Industrial Park, a port-linked manufacturing enclave meant to shift the country from raw exports to an industrial hub. Togo Climate Accountability: Togo is preparing budget implementation reports for its 2024 and 2025 green budgets, with a workshop running through July 10 to check whether spending matched climate goals. IMF Support for Reforms: The IMF approved a $109.5m disbursement to Togo under its ECF after reviews found progress “broadly satisfactory,” while urging faster fiscal consolidation and governance reforms. Energy and Infrastructure Pressure: Togo says recent power outages are driven by reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, and it is rolling out measures to close the supply gap. Maritime Safety Update: Togo’s National Assembly gave final approval to join two international maritime pollution conventions, unlocking access to global compensation and stronger response capacity. Coastal Protection Completed: Boskalis says it finished a major coastal protection job in Togo, moving about 1.25m cubic meters of sand and building new groynes under the WACA program. Green Industry Move: CIMTOGO rebranded “Super Rapide” cement as ECOCIM, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions while keeping performance. Regional Finance for Jobs: The World Bank approved $323m in regional financing that includes Togo, targeting electricity access, jobs, and resilience in northern regions.