Visa-Free Travel for Africans: Togo has scrapped entry visa requirements for all African nationals (valid passports), effective May 18, 2026, for stays up to 30 days—just complete an online pre-arrival registration at voyage.gouv.tg at least 24 hours before crossing. Regional Integration Push: The Republic of Congo announced visa-free access for all Africans from January 1, 2027, joining a growing list that includes Benin and Rwanda—aimed at boosting trade and tourism across Africa. Roads That Move Travelers: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reports major progress on African transport links: Togo’s Sokodé–Bassar road is 92% complete, Madagascar’s road works 80%, and Nigeria’s Minna–Bida project 45%. Coastline Protection in Aného: World Bank officials visited Aného to review WACA coastal protection works, including groynes and lagoon channel filling, with jobs and fishing activity gradually returning. Tourism Inspiration Beyond Togo: Ghana’s Volta Region is being promoted as an ecotourism and wellness destination, spotlighting Wli Waterfall, Mount Afadja, and the Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary. Safety Watch for Travelers: Somali piracy is reported to be resurging, with hijackings including the Togo-flagged MT Eureka—raising concerns for maritime travel routes.