AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth: Dogta-Lafiè Hospital in Lomé has performed Togo’s first two endoscopic spine surgeries, giving patients a less invasive local treatment option. Finance: Togo’s microfinance association has rebranded as APIM-Togo and elected Millénium Microfinance chief Romaric Lissanon Dossou as chair. The sector serves 4.69 million clients, but overdue loans have risen to 6.7%, more than double the regulatory ceiling. The BCEAO’s instant-payment platform has processed nearly CFAF 15 billion in Togo, though transaction use remains modest. Afriland’s Africa Diamond Invest also won approval to become Togo’s second brokerage on the regional BRVM, which plans to add ETFs and futures. Agriculture: Soybean output reached 287,000 tons in 2025, with a 300,000-ton target for the next season and a new protocol opening the way to exports to China. Maritime Security: Togo tested responses to piracy, fires and trafficking in drills involving about 300 personnel from 24 agencies. Digital Access: A Commonwealth study found 4G coverage reaches nearly all of Togo, yet fewer than half of young people use the internet, highlighting the gap between connectivity and digital participation. Insurance: Lomé hosted African industry representatives discussing how to expand affordable health coverage while keeping insurers financially sound.
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