AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoECOWAS Trade Push in Lomé: A two-day technical workshop in Lomé brought together transport operators, freight forwarders, women cross-border traders and border officials to tackle the gap between ECOWAS free-movement rules and what people face at checkpoints, including red tape, harassment and extortion. Climate Action on the Coast: Rotary Club of Lomé Zenith, with the People Planet and Peace Foundation, planted mangroves in Aneho to help curb flooding, coastal erosion and storms, aligning with WACA coastal resilience efforts. AfCFTA in Practice: Lomé hosted Biashara Afrika 2026 (May 18–20), shifting AfCFTA talk toward practical steps to move goods, services and people across borders. Fuel Price Update: Togo adjusted fuel prices, with gasoline rising to 725 CFA francs per liter. Tourism & Mobility: Ghana’s e-Visa launch and visa-free/fee-free access for African passport holders underline how visa policy is becoming a key driver for regional tourism and trade. Press Freedom Watch: Afrobarometer data shows freedom of speech and media independence are uneven across Africa, with Togo among the lowest on “complete” freedom to speak.
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