Visa Access for Africans to the US: The U.S. plans to cut visa processing across Africa from nearly 50 embassy/consulate sites down to 20 “hubs,” with Lomé listed among the remaining hubs—expected to roll out in June, a move tied to tighter immigration controls. Pan-African Border Openness: Togo has scrapped entry visa requirements for all African nationals (up to 30 days), but travelers must register online at voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before arrival; the Republic of Congo announced visa-free access for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027. Trade & Tourism Boost in Lomé: Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé pushed AfCFTA from talk to practical cross-border movement, with the forum hosted at Palais des Congrès May 18–20. Coastal Protection in Aného: World Bank-backed WACA works are progressing in Togo—groynes along a 7km stretch are being completed and handed over, with jobs and fishing/leisure activity gradually returning. Road Upgrades: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reports 92% completion on the Sokodé–Bassar road in Togo, 80% in Madagascar, and 45% on Nigeria’s Minna–Bida project. Maritime Safety Watch: Obangame Express OE26 wrapped up after a three-week Gulf of Guinea readiness exercise involving Togo and others, focused on piracy and trafficking response.