Digital Governance: Lomé will host the Togo Internet Governance Forum on June 20, preceded by TogoSIG (June 18) and a Youth IGF (June 19), with a focus on digital sovereignty and AI/data challenges. Nuclear & Energy Policy: Togo lawmakers have approved bills to let the country join key nuclear safety and radiological risk conventions, while Lomé is set to host NEISA 2027, a major nuclear innovation summit for Africa. Security & Governance Talks: Togo and the EU held their 4th political dialogue in Lomé, reviewing peace and security, democracy, governance, and economic cooperation. Development Partnership: France and Togo agreed 2026–2028 cooperation priorities, highlighting major French-backed gains in water, electricity access, training, roads, and scholarships. Cyber Capacity Building: ECOWAS teams from 12 countries are in Accra for a 48-hour cybersecurity hackathon, aiming to build practical defenses against cybercrime. Maritime Economy: On World Oceans Day, Togo’s maritime minister said nearly 70% of economic activity depends on the sea and stressed stronger marine protection. Aviation & Connectivity: Lomé is also set to host the AFCAC African Air Transport Convention & Expo (June 15–19), tied to implementing the Single African Air Transport Market. Trade & Borders: Biashara Afrika ended with Togo announcing visa-free entry for African passport holders (up to 30 days), and a women-led Aflao workshop urged traders to use approved Ghana–Togo border routes to avoid heavy penalties.