Visa-Free Push for Africans: Togo’s Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé ended with a big move: visa-free entry for all African nationals holding valid African passports for up to 30 days, signaling fresh momentum for AfCFTA-style free movement. Climate & Green Investment in Lomé: A green diplomacy and ESG conference returns to Lomé on June 30, focusing on sustainable cities, circular economy, climate finance, and bankable projects. Infrastructure Boost: Liberia secured US$125M from the World Bank for energy, digital integration, and road connectivity—good news for regional travel and trade links. Togo’s Aviation Ambition: Togo is positioning Lomé as an African aviation hub ahead of the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026, with tourism and connectivity as key drivers. US Visa Processing Shake-Up: The US plans to cut Africa’s visa-processing posts from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Lomé listed—meaning more travelers may need to route through fewer cities. Sustainable Mobility in the Region: Ghana’s north is seeing early adoption of electric bikes as riders swap exhaust-heavy commutes for quieter, cleaner rides. Tourism Tech in Togo: ATD-backed incubation helped nine Togolese edtech startups refine AI-enabled learning and prepare for eLearning Africa in Accra.