AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTogo’s Economic Push: Togo says 2025 growth hit 6.3%, with GDP topping 5.6 trillion CFA francs, powered mainly by services, while the IMF is moving toward a fresh ~$110.8m disbursement after ECF reviews. Border Trade Gets a Boost: Lomé is also spotlighting AfCFTA implementation through one-stop border posts, with Cinkassé’s OSBP cited as a working model as new BCEAO FX rules reshape trade finance. Governance Reform Wrap-Up: Togo has closed its German-backed financial governance reform program, and compliance leaders are gearing up for the July GRCRO summit in Lomé focused on fraud, corruption and AI. Regional Integration Pressure: Across West Africa, officials are calling for harmonised competition protocols and stronger cross-border cooperation to tackle border crimes and keep AfCFTA momentum moving from talks to execution. Nigeria’s Maritime Plan: Nigeria approved certification steps for five deep seaports to cut the loss of over 70% of cargo to neighbours. Human Stories: Former head of state Yakubu Gowon says his life savings after the 1975 coup were just ₦41,000, nearly leaving his family homeless in London.
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