AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Prices: Togo raised retail fuel prices effective May 27, with unleaded gasoline up to 725 CFA francs per liter (from 680) as global oil costs and subsidy pressure bite. Pan-African Mobility: Togo scrapped entry visa requirements for all African nationals from May 18, but travelers must complete an online pre-arrival registration. Economy Watch: Togo’s 2025 preliminary national accounts show GDP growth of 6.3% and GDP per capita around $1,400, putting the country near World Bank lower-middle-income status. Coastal Protection: A World Bank visit to Aného reviewed WACA coastal works, including progress on groynes and lagoon channel filling to cut flooding and erosion risks. Regional Trade Push: ECOWAS used the Biashara Afrika Forum in Lomé to push AfCFTA implementation by tackling trade barriers, standards, and non-tariff obstacles. AI Uptake: Microsoft data puts generative AI use in Togo at 10.1% of adults (Q1 2026), placing it in Africa’s mid-tier.
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