AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAfCFTA Momentum in Lomé: Biashara Afrika 2026 opened in Togo’s capital with a clear message: Africa’s trade push is moving from talk to action, even as the world gets more fragmented. AfCFTA’s chief Wamkele Mene said intra-African trade hit a record $220bn in 2024 and could reach $230bn by 2027, with 50 countries ratified and 26 already trading under preferential rules. Local Business Climate: In parallel, Togo saw 5,710 new company registrations in early 2026—up slightly year-on-year—but the mix is shifting, with more corporate and foreign-backed formations and fewer women-led starts. Cotton-to-Textiles Plan: A workshop on the AfCFTA cotton, textile and apparel value chain urged vertically integrated manufacturing to cut raw exports and imported finished goods. Health Support in the North: A Chinese medical team ran a free clinic in Kara, donating medicines and treating 120+ people in Ketao. What’s Next: The forum runs for three days, with implementation details likely to dominate the sessions.
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