AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFrench Detention Case: Two French filmmakers and a Togolese fixer, held since late July over a France Télévisions documentary, were freed under judicial supervision after weeks in detention; Togo says it has “serious” evidence, including alleged drone use in northern Togo. Banking & Finance: Despite having just 6.6% of WAEMU banking assets, Lomé hosts the region’s biggest banking holding-company base, with four groups controlling 40% of holding assets. Public Investment Push: Togo is offering retail investors CFAF 40 billion in WAEMU bonds (5- and 7-year tranches) to fund 2026 public investment, with strong demand reported. Reform Progress: Togo reports a 68.4% reform implementation rate by end-June 2026, alongside a 63.3% budget execution rate. Agriculture & Resilience: A Chad delegation visited Lomé to study Togo’s digital agriculture tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) aimed at better weather and risk planning for farmers. Health Leadership: Professor Palokinam T. Pitche officially assumed office as WAHO Director-General, bringing long experience from Togo’s national AIDS programmes. Marine Policy Clash: Togo cosponsored a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas, drawing criticism from whale conservation groups. Energy & Jobs: Togo says its extractive sector supports roughly 25,000–28,000 workers, and reports Q1 2026 growth of 3.8% driven by industry and logistics.
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