Kigali puzzled as Kinshasa backs out of US-mediated regional economic pact

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — Rwanda has accused Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi of halting at the last minute the signing of a key Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), citing fears of domestic political...

Inotec launches ToGo reusable labelling

Inotec, a leading expert in permanent identification with barcodes and RFID, proudly announces the launch of its innovative ToGo reusable labelling solutions. Emphasising sustainability, safety and efficiency, these new solutions are expected to...

Togo Plans 950 km² Marine Protected Area to Boost Biodiversity, Fisheries

(Togo First) - • Togo is establishing its first Marine Protected Area (MPA), covering 950 km². • The MPA aims to protect rich but vulnerable biodiversity and support local fisheries. • The project, 10 years in the making, now enters an active...

Togo’s Debt Burden Eases as Economic Growth Outpaces Borrowing

(Togo First) - Togo’s public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 65% by the end of June 2025, down from 69% at the close of 2024, according to figures presented at the third session of the National Credit Council (CNC), chaired by Economy and Finance...

Togolese referee to officiate WAFU B U17 final between Ghana and Ivory Coast – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Togolese referee Kossi Fabrice Senyo has been appointed to officiate the final of the WAFU B U17 Boys Championship between Ghana and hosts Ivory Coast. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro...

Togo: Who is Benjamin Neumann, the New Head of AFD in Lomé?

The French Development Agency (AFD) manages a portfolio of over €300 million in Togo, with annual commitments of €40–50 million. Benjamin Neumann, with 15 years of experience in fragile regions such as the Sahel, took charge of the Lomé office in...

Togo to host 3rd edition of Biashara Afrika from Nov 3-5

Lomé, the capita of the Republic of Togo will host the third edition of the Biashara Africa Forum, a flagship continental trade forum of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement from November 3-5, 2025, bringing together business...

Volta MDCEs equipped to harness economic potentials  

By Michael Foli Jackidy Tegbi (V/R), Oct. 03, GNA – A Volta Economic Forum and Retreat for all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) has identified the Volta Region as corridor to Togo and places Ghana in a strategic location in West...

Africa Resilience Forum 2025: Development Leaders Call For High-Quality Border Infrastructure To Facilitate Free Movement Of Goods And People

(MENAFN- APO Group) The political will to build quality infrastructure at borders, including the construction of a single digitised checkpoint between two neighbouring countries, should facilitate the free movement of people and goods and help...

Nigerian Father Deported from US Left Stranded in Togo After Ghana Transfer

A Nigerian father deported from the United States has told the BBC he is stranded in Lomé, the capital of Togo, after Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred him and five others across the border. The man, who requested anonymity, said he was...

Leaders urge investment in single border posts, digital checkpoints to unlock AfCFTA potential

African development leaders and trade experts have renewed calls for urgent investment in modern border infrastructure and digital checkpoints to break persistent bottlenecks hindering the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), warning that...

Pesticide Misuse Threatens Togo’s Farm Exports, FAO Warns

Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo exceed international pesticide residue limits. Some products contain banned substances, raising health and trade risks. FAO warns that non-compliance could restrict exports of key crops such...

Jordan: Cabinet approves measures to boost agriculture, economy, public services

AMMAN - In its session held on Wednesday and chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, the Cabinet approved a number of decisions aimed, according to a Prime Ministry statement, at boosting economic activity, supporting agriculture, enhancing public...

Togo-Benin Launch $5 Million Sustainable Development Strategy for Mono River Basin

Togo and Benin approved three instruments for the Mono River Basin: a monitoring system, a coordination mechanism, and a Gender Strategy 2025-2030. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) funds the $5 million IREE-Mono project over 48 months....

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

ECOWAS Bank Approves $308.631 Million to Boost Clean Energy in Nigeria, West Africa

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of $308.631 million to fund strategic projects aimed at advancing clean energy, industrial development, and sustainable growth across West Africa, with significant...

Lomé Hosts Inaugural Tourism Week to Promote Local Sites and Culture

(Togo First) - • Togo launched its first National Tourism Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3, 2025) to promote domestic tourism and cultural heritage. • The country recorded CFA49.9 billion in tourism revenues from WAEMU travelers in 2023, according to the...

ECOWAS Bank okays $308.63m for Nigeria, others

Africa ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, EBID, has approved $308.631 million to catalyse strategic investments in clean energy, industrial development and sustainable growth across West Africa. It gave the approval at the bank’s 93rd...

Togo and Ghana Customs Brokers Seal Cross-Border Trade Pact

(Togo First) - • UPRAD-Togo and GIFF signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and harmonize practices. • Bilateral trade between Togo and Ghana reached $448 million in 2023, with Togo’s exports growing 22.2% annually over...

BCEAO Launches Instant Payments Platform in Togo with Three Banks

(Togo First) - • BCEAO launched the interoperable Instant Payments Platform (PI-PSI) on September 30, enabling 24/7 secure fund transfers across UEMOA countries. • In Togo, Coris Bank, Ecobank, and Orabank are the first operational banks, with...