AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Bank & Jobs Focus: World Bank MD Anna Bjerde visited Togo and backed new financing deals (~$429m) for transport, electrification, natural gas, lagging regions and digital ID—while stressing youth jobs as the biggest priority. Local Development Push: Togo’s territorial ministry met the African Union in Lomé to explore partnerships for local government capacity, peace/security, and economic empowerment for women and young people. Port & Coastal Protection: The same World Bank trip included tours of the WACA site and discussions on next steps for coastal protection and the Port of Lomé. Visa-Free Travel Momentum: Liberia confirmed 12 ECOWAS countries (including Togo and Ghana) for visa-free entry in 2026, reinforcing easier regional travel for tourists and business visitors. Tourism Culture Spotlight: Kpalimé’s KIFFMU wrapped up with multiple Togolese wins, adding fresh cultural energy to the region’s visitor calendar. Cross-Border Security: NDLEA reported major tramadol seizures linked to the Togo–Benin–Nigeria corridor, including 1.63m pills bound for Kano.
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