AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Togo President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové joined African leaders at the Lamu, Kenya groundbreaking of Dangote’s $16bn East Africa Petroleum Refinery, a 700,000-bpd project aimed at cutting reliance on imported fuel and boosting regional industrial jobs. Court & Community Tensions: The launch comes amid land-rights litigation and resident protests, with Dangote blaming “local marketers” and outside players for stirring opposition. Regional Finance: In Lomé, EBID approved $100m for Nigeria’s Kano–Maradi rail phase, alongside other deals totaling $390m, as West Africa pushes trade and cross-border connectivity. Togo Business Links: CCI-Togo proposed deeper, long-term partnerships with Russia, including a business council, during the Togo–Russia joint commission talks. Agriculture Prices: Togo set 2026/27 reference prices—cocoa at 2,240 FCFA/kg and coffee at 1,300 FCFA/kg—seeking to stabilize producer incomes. Education & Skills: The OIF-backed D-CLIC digital training at Aného’s CLAC received nearly CFAF 300m, training youth for web, digital comms and AI, with job placement support. Diplomacy (DRC): Tshisekedi’s fresh written message to Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé signals renewed push for eastern DRC peace talks and demobilization efforts. Sports: Togo coach Patrice Neveu complained after a 2-0 loss to Zambia, while ZESCO said the stadium blackout lasted 0.2 seconds but floodlights need about 20 minutes to fully recover.
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