AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping Crisis: Bulgaria launched a major search after drones struck two merchant vessels in its NATO Black Sea exclusive economic zone, sinking the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan and leaving its crew missing, while the Palau-flagged Able caught fire; 18 sailors were evacuated by the Bulgarian ferry Dioscuria, with two injured flown to Varna as authorities monitor for possible oil pollution. Sahel Press Freedom Under Pressure: Mali jailed publisher Youssouf Sissoko for publishing an opinion piece criticizing the Niger military ruler, a case Reporters Without Borders says shows journalism is being criminalised across the Sahel. Togo Digital Push: Togo AI Lab tested the “Voice of Togo” platform with 30 participants ahead of a public launch, aiming to improve local-language contributions for future users. Lomé Trade & Payments: Port of Lomé begins a Sahel corridor tour to meet businesses in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, while BCEAO mandates interoperable instant transfers via PI-SPI from November 2, with Togo among the connected markets. Togo Tax Talks: Lomé hosted discussions between Togolese tax authorities and Chinese firms to ease tax procedure hurdles and improve predictability for investors.
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