AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Disaster Response: Greater Lomé floods from June 29–30 left at least 23,747 people affected, with five deaths, 683 homes collapsed and humanitarian needs estimated at CFA304.86 million as civil protection and partners reviewed damage and relief priorities. Trade & Markets: Togo is rolling out 191 electronic scales in markets across Centrale, Kara and Savanes to standardize weighing under WAEMU rules, aiming to cut disputes and improve transparency. Digital Integrity: Lome hosted a Compliance and Risk Officers Summit focused on using AI to fight fraud and money laundering, as regulators and banks discuss how criminals are exploiting forged documents and digital scams. Local Business Push: The Made in Togo trade fair (July 6–14) is shifting the goal from visitor numbers to sales revenue, spotlighting local processing as a growth driver. Diplomacy: Togo and Israel signed a memorandum to institutionalize regular political consultations, with future cooperation flagged in agriculture, water management, tech and cybersecurity. Economy & Governance: Togo advanced its business rebound by registering 8,129 new companies in H1 2026, up 25.9% year-on-year.
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