Digital Sovereignty: Togolese state firm SIN and ST Digital have finalized a partnership to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, aiming to host and process local data in Togo and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure. Wildlife Crime: New reports link sophisticated trafficking networks to the illegal export of Brazil’s endangered golden lion tamarins, with seizures reported in Togo and other countries and cases involving forged passports. Climate & Resilience: The Rotary Club of Lomé Zenith and partners planted mangroves in Aneho to help curb flooding, coastal erosion, storms and mudslides. Church & Community: At the installation of the new Archbishop of Lomé, leaders stressed synodality—walking together, listening, and serving the common good—alongside a missionary outreach focus. Regional Mobility & Trade: Togo is pushing practical ECOWAS AfCFTA implementation, including efforts to cut border friction for free movement and cross-border commerce. Local Governance: Togo has set up a national committee to resolve administrative boundary disputes between municipalities, cantons and prefectures. Economy Watch: Togo’s GDP per capita is estimated around $1,400, putting the country near lower-middle-income status. Energy Prices: Togo raised fuel prices, with gasoline now at 725 CFA francs per liter, citing global oil pressures and subsidy limits. Pan-African Travel: Togo scrapped visa requirements for all African nationals (up to 30 days), with an online pre-arrival registration still required.