AGP Executive Report

Coastline Protection in Togo: The WACA-Togo project says 25 of 26 groynes are now finished along the Agbodrafo–Goumoukopé–Gbodjomé–Kpémé stretch, with the last structure still under construction and beach nourishment included—part of a CFAF 33.48 billion push to extend protected coastline to 26 km. Diplomacy & Tourism Links: Cambodia and Togo held their first foreign-ministry bilateral consultations in Lomé, with both sides flagging cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, and air connectivity. Travel Access for Nigerians: Nigeria’s passport ranks 90th in the July 2026 Henley Index, with access to 44 destinations without traditional visa appointments—highlighting options across West Africa including Togo. Air Travel Costs Debate: IATA criticized Kenya’s aviation charges and policies that raise travel costs, arguing they squeeze Kenya Airways and make it harder for airlines to grow. UN Map Update: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” won at the UN, pushing for maps that better reflect Africa’s true size—an issue that could shape how visitors and students see the region.

Coastal Protection Upgrade: Togo’s WACA-Togo project has finished 25 of 26 groynes along the Agbodrafo–Goumoukopé–Gbodjomé–Kpémé stretch, with the last structure still under construction in Kpémé; the work will extend the protected coastline to 26 km and includes beach nourishment, backed by CFAF 33.48 billion financing. Diplomacy & Tourism Links: Cambodia and Togo held their first Foreign Ministry bilateral consultations in Lomé, exploring cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, air connectivity and parliamentary affairs. Travel Access for West Africans: A new passport access roundup says Nigerians can visit Togo visa-free (alongside many other destinations), making regional trips easier without embassy appointments. UN Map Push: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” won UN General Assembly support to better reflect Africa’s true size, a move tied to education and global perception. Sports & Local Pride: SOBEMAP coach says playing Rangers in Lomé is a neutral-ground disadvantage, while Togo’s Flamingos U-17 campaign and Black Maidens’ WAFU opener add more regional football buzz.

Coastal Protection Update: Togo’s WACA-Togo project says 25 of 26 groynes are now built along the Agbodrafo–Goumoukopé–Gbodjomé–Kpémé stretch, with the last one still under construction in Kpémé; the work is set to finish by end-September and includes beach nourishment, extending the protected coastline to 26 km from Gbodjomé to Sanvee Condji. Diplomacy & Tourism Links: Cambodia and Togo held their first foreign-ministry bilateral consultations in Lomé (Sept. 3–4), exploring cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, air connectivity and parliamentary affairs. Air Quality Warning for West Africa: A new Africa Air Quality Brief flags that many African countries, including parts of West Africa, exceeded WHO daily PM2.5 limits for months in 2025, with dust and everyday pollution sources driving the problem. UN Map Milestone: The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” push to replace the Mercator projection with a more accurate view of Africa’s size, after a vote of 164-1. Sports & Travel Tie-In: SOBEMAP FC’s CAF Champions League return leg vs Rangers will be played in Lomé, with the coach urging fans to travel in numbers.

UN Map Update for Africa: Togo-led “Correct the Map” won UN General Assembly backing (164-1) to replace the Mercator projection with a more accurate view of Africa’s size, a move tied to the Equal Earth approach. Tourism & Connectivity: Cambodia and Togo held first bilateral consultations in Lomé, with both sides flagging cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, tourism, and air links. Sports in Lomé: SOBEMAP’s CAF Champions League return leg vs Rangers will be played in Lomé on neutral ground, with the coach urging fans to travel. Air Quality Watch: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says many countries, including in West Africa, still miss WHO clean-air targets—relevant for travelers and outdoor plans. Local Travel-Style Deal: Gulliver’s World in the UK announced a discounted charity weekend (Sept 12–13) with themed on-site accommodation options. Togo in the Spotlight: The UN vote and regional diplomacy keep Togo’s name front and center—both for global visibility and for visitor-facing partnerships.

UN Map Update for Africa: Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution has cleared the UN General Assembly, backing a shift from the Mercator projection toward Equal Earth—aimed at showing Africa’s true size more fairly (with the US the lone no vote). Tourism & Diplomacy: Cambodia and Togo held their first bilateral consultations in Lomé, discussing ways to boost cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, and air connectivity. Air Quality for Travelers: A new Africa Air Quality Brief flags that over 20 African countries still miss WHO clean-air guidelines, with West Africa seeing many days of unsafe PM2.5—an issue that matters for visitor health and local planning. Sports in Lomé: SOBEMAP’s CAF Champions League return leg vs Rangers will be played in Lomé on neutral ground, with the coach urging fans to travel. Court & Safety: An Accra Circuit Court ordered police to file disclosures in the Labone attempted robbery case involving Augustine Okechuku Maazi, with the matter set to return on Sept. 16.

Court & Justice: An Accra Circuit Court ordered Ghana Police to file disclosures in the Labone attempted robbery case involving Augustine Okechuku Maazi, who pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to reappear on Sept. 16; prosecutors say investigations link him to robberies across Tema, Spintex and Labone and allege the group also operated in neighbouring Togo and Côte d’Ivoire. Diplomacy & Travel: Cambodia and Togo held their first bilateral consultations in Lomé, discussing ways to boost cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, tourism and air connectivity. Air Quality & Health: On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, a new Africa Air Quality Brief reports that more than 20 African countries failed WHO air pollution guidelines in 2025, with West Africa hit hard by Saharan dust and everyday pollution sources. UN & Maps (Tourism Angle): The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” push to replace the Mercator projection with Equal Earth, aiming to better reflect Africa’s true size—an update that could shape how people learn and plan travel. Sports in Togo: SOBEMAP coach Mathias Déguénon says playing a CAF Champions League return leg in Lomé on neutral ground is a disadvantage, but urges fans to travel.

UN Map Overhaul for Africa’s True Size: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” resolution passed at the UN General Assembly, with 164 votes in favor and the US the only no, pushing a shift from the Mercator projection toward the Equal Earth map—an update meant to stop Africa from being visually “shrunk” on global charts. Diplomatic Push in Lomé: Cambodia and Togo held their first bilateral foreign-ministry consultations in Lomé (Sept. 3–4), with both sides flagging cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, and air connectivity. Air Connectivity Boost for Tourism: EgyptAir launched a new Cairo–Zanzibar route (twice weekly), betting on Zanzibar’s tourism draw and Cairo’s role as a gateway for travel across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Clean Air Spotlight: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says more than 20 African countries missed WHO air-pollution guidelines in 2025, with West Africa hit hard by Saharan dust and everyday emissions. Togo in the Spotlight: Togo’s “Correct the Map” campaign is also drawing scrutiny over reported spending tied to the UN push. Sports & Travel Interest: Zambia’s AFCON qualifiers schedule includes a home match vs Togo on Sept. 29 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, with tickets already on sale.

UN Map Update for Africa: The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” push, voting 164-1 to move away from the Mercator projection toward Equal Earth—aimed at showing Africa’s true relative size more fairly (with the US the only no vote). CARICOM-Africa Connectivity: Prime Minister Mia Mottley and CARICOM leaders marked CARICOM-Africa Day with calls to boost travel, trade, education and opportunities, pointing to new air links and Afreximbank activity. Air Travel & Tourism Links: EgyptAir launched a direct Cairo–Zanzibar route twice weekly, betting on Zanzibar’s tourism and Cairo’s role as a gateway for African travel. Togo on Screen: French-Togolese filmmakers were released from detention after weeks in Togo while working on a local culture episode for “Les Routes de l’impossible.” Local Business & Tourism: The Made in Togo Fair reached Aného for its second stop, pairing local products with cultural events like Epé-Ekpé to draw visitors and buyers. Sports for the Region: CAF Champions League prelims kick off this weekend, while AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin with key matchups including Algeria vs Zambia and Togo’s upcoming fixtures.

UN Map Update: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” resolution passed at the UN General Assembly, pushing schools and institutions to move from the Mercator projection to Equal Earth—aimed at showing Africa’s true size more fairly (the US voted no). Diplomacy & Travel Links: PM Mia Amor Mottley urged stronger CARICOM–Africa ties, calling for easier travel, trade, education and opportunities between the regions. Made in Togo Fair (Aného): The Made in Togo Fair landed in Aného for its second stop, running Sept 2–6, spotlighting local products and boosting business connections alongside Epé-Ekpé festivities. Sports & Tourism Buzz: Zambia’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers are ramping up, with Togo set to host Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sept 29—tickets already on sale. Culture on Screen: French TV filmmakers freed after weeks in Togo detention were linked to a Kara-region episode of “Les Routes de l’impossible,” highlighting local lives for global audiences. Community & Environment: Paddle for Hope continues around Viti Levu with anti–single-use plastic messages and recycling education.

UN Map Update for Africa: Togo helped secure a UN General Assembly vote to move away from the Mercator world map toward the Equal Earth projection, aiming to show Africa’s true size more fairly; the resolution passed 164–1 with the U.S. the only “no,” and encourages schools, publishers and tech firms to update their maps. Togo Tourism & Trade: The regional Made in Togo Fair is in Aného for its second stop (Sept 2–6), linking local producers with buyers and spotlighting the city’s cultural and tourism appeal alongside Epé-Ekpé festivities. Togo Diplomacy for Investment: On the sidelines of the SCO+ Summit in Bishkek, Togo pushed new bilateral talks with Vietnam, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Cambodia, with tourism and air connectivity flagged for closer cooperation. Film Crew Freed in Togo: French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër and Fred Vedomey were released on provisional freedom after detention in Togo; they had been arrested while filming “Les Routes de l’impossible,” with charges tied to “false statements.” Regional Sports: CAF Champions League prelims kick off this weekend (Sept 4–6), while WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup camping begins for Ghana’s Black Maidens ahead of a tournament in Burkina Faso where Togo is in their group. Security Watch: NDLEA warns that Mexican-linked cartels are trying to set up industrial meth labs in Nigeria’s forests, including operations reported in Ogun and Oyo.

UN Map Overhaul: The UN General Assembly has backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” push, voting 164–1 to move away from the Mercator projection and promote Equal Earth, which shows Africa in more accurate proportions; the US cast the only no vote, and the change is non-binding but could ripple into school materials, media, and digital maps worldwide. Diplomacy & Trade: On the sidelines of the SCO+ summit in Bishkek, Togo stepped up outreach with Vietnam, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Cambodia, aiming to deepen cooperation in agriculture, investment, education, digital economy, health and tourism. Togo in the Spotlight Abroad: French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër, Sebastian Perez Pezzani and Fred Vedomey—detained in Togo while filming “Les Routes de l’impossible”—were released under judicial supervision, with Togo citing “serious evidence” tied to “false statements.” Local Business & Tourism: The Made in Togo Fair rolled into Aného for its second stop, running Sept 2–6, linking local producers with buyers and spotlighting the city’s cultural and tourism appeal alongside Epé-Ekpé festivities. Sports (Regional): CAF Champions League qualifiers kick off this weekend, while WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup camping begins for Ghana’s Black Maidens ahead of a tournament in Burkina Faso where Togo is in their group.

Ocean & Plastics Push: Paddle for Hope keeps rolling around Fiji’s Viti Levu, stopping in villages like Togoru, Navua, Galoa and Navutulevu to urge communities to cut single-use plastics and improve recycling and waste management. UN Cartography & Representation: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” resolution passed at the UN General Assembly, moving away from the Mercator projection toward Equal Earth to better reflect Africa’s true size; the US cast the only no vote. Togo in the Spotlight (Media): French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër, Sebastian Perez Pezzani and Fred Vedomey—detained in Togo while filming Les Routes de l’impossible—were granted provisional release, with Togo citing “serious” grounds for charges. Tourism & Trade on the Move: Made in Togo Fair lands in Aného for its second stop, pairing local products with cultural visibility and tourism appeal through Sept. 6. Sports & Travel Planning: CAF Champions League qualifiers kick off Sept. 4–6, with clubs set for preliminary-round travel across Africa.

UN Map Update for Africa: The UN General Assembly adopted Togo-backed “Correct the Map,” urging global institutions to move from Mercator to Equal Earth to show Africa’s true size; 164 countries voted yes, the US voted no, and the change is non-binding but likely to reshape school walls, media graphics, and tech maps. Tourism & Culture Spotlight: French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër, Sebastian Perez Pezzani and Fred Vedomey—detained in Togo while filming “Les Routes de l’impossible” in Kara—were provisionally released, keeping attention on Togo’s growing visibility for international audiences. Made in Togo Fair (Aného): The regional fair reached Aného for its second stop, running Sept 2–6, linking local producers with buyers and tourism-linked cultural events like Epé-Ekpé. ECOWAS Tourism Boost: ECOWAS adopted a framework to strengthen and accredit regional tourism business associations, aiming for better governance and integration across West Africa. Sports for the Region: CAF Champions League prelims kick off Sept 4–6, while WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Ouagadougou (Oct 10–23) has Togo in the mix.

UN & Togo Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly voted to replace the Mercator world map with an equal-area projection that shows Africa’s true relative size, with Togo sponsoring the “Correct the Map” resolution backed by 164 countries (the US was the only no vote). Sports & Youth Travel: Ghana’s Black Maidens named a 24-player squad for camping ahead of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Burkina Faso (Oct 10–23), where Togo is in their group—good news for regional football tourism. Trade & Tourism Business: ECOWAS adopted a framework to strengthen and accredit West African tourism business associations, aiming for better governance and regional integration—an upgrade for cross-border travel operators. Local Business Spotlight: The “Made in Togo Fair” rolled into Aného for its second stop (Sept 2–6), mixing local products with cultural visibility tied to Epé-Ekpé festivities. Marine Policy Debate: Togo cosponsored a proposal to review commercial whaling quotas at the IWC meeting in Hobart, drawing criticism from whale conservation groups. Culture on the Move: Lacs 1 (Togo) and Cachoeira (Brazil) signed a sister-city deal covering culture, tourism, education and local economic development, with talk of a “Brazil House” in Aného.

Diplomatic Push for Travel & Trade: President Faure Gnassingbé met Vietnam, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Cambodia partners at the SCO+ summit in Bishkek, with Lomé also launching its first bilateral consultations with Cambodia—highlighting cooperation in agriculture, investment, education, and even tourism and air connectivity. Local Business Spotlight in Aného: The Made in Togo Fair rolled into Aného for its second stop (Sept 2–6), linking local producers with new buyers and partnerships, timed with the Epé-Ekpé Guin New Year festivities. Tourism Sector Governance: ECOWAS adopted a framework to strengthen and accredit regional tourism business associations across West Africa, aiming for better credibility and regional integration. Marine Protection Debate: Togo cosponsored a proposal at the International Whaling Commission to review commercial whaling quotas, drawing criticism from whale conservation groups. Community & Access: Russian-Togolese Alternative distributed school kits to 100 low-income families in Lomé, supporting children ahead of the new school year. Sports Calendar for Fans: CAF Champions League preliminary rounds kick off this weekend (Sept 4–6), with travel support for clubs eliminated in prelims.

Made in Togo Fair in Aného: The regional Made in Togo Fair has arrived for its second stop in Aného, running Sept 2–6, spotlighting local handicrafts, food, gastronomy and processed goods while linking entrepreneurs to new buyers and partnerships—timed with the Epé-Ekpé festivities for extra visitor pull. ECOWAS Tourism Push: ECOWAS adopted a framework to strengthen and accredit tourism business associations across West Africa, aiming for better governance and regional integration—good news for tour operators and hospitality players in Togo and beyond. Sister-City Deal (Lacs 1–Cachoeira): Togo’s Lacs 1 municipality signed a sister-city agreement with Cachoeira in Brazil’s Bahia, with plans for cultural, tourism and education exchanges and even a possible “Brazil House” in Aného to boost Afro-Brazilian–Togolese trade ties. Whaling Quota Review Sparks Debate: Togo cosponsored a proposal at the International Whaling Commission to review commercial whaling quotas, drawing criticism from conservation groups worried about weakening protections. French Filmmakers Freed in Togo: French filmmakers Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, plus collaborator Fred Vedomey, were released after weeks in Togo detention, with charges tied to “false statements” and claims involving drone use. School Kits for Lomé Families: The Russian-Togolese Alternative distributed backpacks and school supplies to 100 low-income children in Lomé’s Golfe 2 district ahead of the new school year.