AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDRC Peace Diplomacy: A new written message from Kinshasa to Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé has reignited debate over the stalled eastern DRC peace process, with demobilization of armed groups at the center of discussions. ECOWAS Investment Forum 2027: Lomé is gearing up for EIF 2027 (April 7–8) as EBID and partners launch preparations to mobilize capital for energy, SMEs, climate and green industrial projects. Payments Upgrade in West Africa: BCEAO published the updated list of 175 authorized institutions to offer interoperable instant payments (PI-SPI), including fintech and mobile money players—Togo has 17 participants. Lomé Digital Skills Boost: The OIF-backed Aného digital training push has nearly CFAF 300m in support, training youth for jobs and internships. Equal Earth Map Vote: The UN General Assembly endorsed a Togo-led push for more accurate world maps, with the US the only country voting against. Energy Watch: Dangote and regional leaders broke ground on a $16bn refinery in Kenya’s Lamu, while piracy incidents off Somalia left multiple seafarers dead and others rescued.
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