AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTogo & West Africa Culture: Chef Abbys announced a multi-country West African Food Tour starting Aug. 20, with stops including Nigeria and Togo, aiming to spotlight local dishes through collaborations and tourism-focused storytelling. Regional Integration & Mobility: A new analysis highlights the “free movement paradox” in Africa—many people back easier border travel, but visas still block movement across much of the continent. Togo Business/Trade: Togo’s artisanal sector gets new leadership as Sondou Adéwa takes over the Union of Regional Chambers of Trades (UCRM), with a four-year push to professionalize artisans and boost competitiveness. Security & Governance: A seminar supported by Togo’s government and the ISS is pushing a more unified regional approach to preventing violent extremism across West Africa and the Sahel. Cybersecurity (Togo): Palakiyem Assih, former head of CERT.tg, has been appointed board chairman of Cyber Defense Africa. Environment: Compassion International urges African churches to prepare ahead of expected strong El Niño-linked flooding from October 2026, stressing early coordination with local authorities.
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