AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSingle African Sky Push: African ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration and implementation matrix in Lomé to cut regulatory barriers and speed up the Single African Air Transport Market, with Togo’s leadership calling for “operational reality” so routes, lower costs and smoother travel become tangible. Togo Aviation Deal: Togo signed an agreement with AFCAC to strengthen its role in continental air integration, aiming to attract more African airlines to Lomé and boost airport revenues. Fisheries Pressure: Togo urged fishing stakeholders to respect the annual Gulf of Guinea moratorium as demand outstrips local supply, citing illegal fishing, overfishing and habitat damage. Mental Health Shortage: WHO says Togo has fewer than 10 licensed psychiatrists for over 8 million people, prompting reforms and new local initiatives to expand rural access. Health Funding: A $14.26m AfDB-backed regional health program will support Togo and six neighbors, including a cross-border “One Health” lab and stronger disease surveillance. Disaster Readiness: Togo ran a multi-hazard emergency simulation in flood-prone Bas-Mono to test coordination and response systems. Investment Pitch: Faure Gnassingbé urged European and Middle Eastern investors to fund integrated productive ecosystems, positioning Lomé as a gateway for the next investment cycle.
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