AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoECOWAS Tourism & Trade Push: COPITOUR met with ECOWAS in Abuja on 29 July, bringing together national tourism chiefs and stakeholders from across West Africa (including Togo) to back tourism as a driver of peace, jobs, investment and regional integration. Border Delays, Real Fixes: ECOWAS also held dialogue at the Noépé-Akanu border (Togo–Ghana) to cut obstacles on the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, tackle harassment and information gaps, and improve administrative services using tools like joint border posts and transit systems. Togo Food Tourism Spotlight: Lomé’s Festival La Marmite (FESMA) opened 12 August, running to 16 August, with about 100 exhibitors across the food value chain, a culinary competition, and a focus on making “Made in Togo” products more competitive. Visa-Free Travel Momentum: Chad announced visa-free entry for all African nationals from 1 January 2027, joining a growing list that already includes Togo’s 30-day visa-free rule for African passport holders. Safety Note for Travelers: A 20-year-old drowned while crossing the Ghana–Togo border river in Tempane during heavy rains, underscoring the risks of seasonal crossings.
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