AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoILO Leadership Race: Former Togo PM Gilbert Houngbo is pushing a resilience hedge fund to protect the UN labour agency from future shocks as he seeks re-election amid a liquidity crisis. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Togo): Togo opened Group I with a 1-0 win over Burundi, and faces Burundi again in Friday’s qualifying slate; the wider tables show tight races across groups. Youth Advocacy Gap (Togo): A survey across Togo and other countries finds 89% of young people feel confident speaking up, but only 53% have taken part in advocacy—highlighting a skills-to-policy gap. Visa-Free Travel (Togo): Togo’s May 2026 move to waive visas for all African citizens (up to 30 days, with online registration) is cited as part of a wider push against visa barriers across Africa. ECOWAS Climate Push: ECOWAS Parliament calls for a Regional Climate Resilience Fund, stronger early-warning systems, and faster renewable energy and agroforestry action, citing droughts, floods and displacement. Togo-Rwanda Ties: Lomé and Kigali signed new cooperation memoranda on consultations and a joint commission during the UN General Assembly. Business & Finance (Region): Ecobank plans $2.6bn by 2030 for women-led businesses and agriculture across Africa, including Ghana and Togo.
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