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Togo’s Retirement Fund (CRT) paid out more than CFA12.96 billion in social benefits during the first quarter of 2025, exceeding total receipts of CFA11.97 billion and resulting in a technical deficit of nearly CFA1 billion. The data was released by the fund.
The CRT disbursed pensions to 27,883 retirees and provided widow’s pensions and temporary allowances to 7,159 and 6,198 beneficiaries,...
A new FAO report reveals that in Togo, people need about $3.20 daily (almost CFA2,000) to access a healthy diet. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) as the minimum price to locally obtain foods meeting an individual's daily nutritional needs, based on a 2,330 kcal intake.
The FAO bases this indicator on six essential food groups. These...
The first Togolese case of Mpox was confirmed on May 16, 2025, by the Ministry of Health.
According to the official confirming the news, the patient, a 22-year-old resident of the Golfe health district in Greater Lomé, is currently hospitalized in an infectious diseases unit.
Mpox is a zoonotic virus transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids or lesions of infected humans or...
In Togo, the Union of Regional Chambers of Trade (UCRM) and the Confederation of Junior Enterprises (CJET) will help young craftsmen structure and formalize their business. The two institutions signed a partnership agreement to this end on May 15, 2025.
The deal, spanning five years, will help beneficiaries hone their management skills, secure loans and access markets with more ease. The UCRM...
On May 15, Togolese mesofinance group Cofina introduced a new savings product, CofiPrivilège. The product targets high-potential managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.
CofiPrivilège offers secure asset management with tailored services for an upscale clientele. Features include fast money transfers within Cofina’s operating countries, international prepaid cards, and banking services...
Togo plans to raise CFA20 billion on the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) public securities market on May 23. The country’s Treasury has launched a simultaneous issue of fungible treasury bills (BATs) and fungible treasury bonds (OAT) to meet this goal.
In detail, the Treasury will seek CFA7 billion through bonds maturing in 182 days. These bonds carry a nominal value of FCFA1 million and...
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Togo (CCI-Togo) held an open day this Friday, May 16. The event took place simultaneously in Lomé and other economic regions across the country. Through it, the CCI-Togo sought to raise awareness about its missions, services, and projects among business operators, young entrepreneurs, and the general public.
The day featured several activities:...
The Togolese capital is hosting the first Local Economic Development Festival (FDEL). The three-day event closes tomorrow, May 17. It is organized by Initiatives des Jeunes pour le Développement (IJD), an NGO, and SIM-Afrique, a consultancy firm.
The festival aims to boost regional growth by promoting public-private partnerships and mobilizing local resources. It features panels, training...
The Togolese Exhibition and Trade Fair Centre (CETEF) will host the first Health and Wellbeing Exhibition from July 2 to 8 in Lomé. The event will focus on the theme “Prevention and well-being: investing in a healthier future.” The CETEF aims to connect citizens with the latest medical innovations and promote fair access to healthcare.
Alexandre de Souza, the CETEF’s Managing...
The Togolese National Assembly could soon join the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC). AFROPAC’s Vice-President, Abena Oséi-Asaré, raised this possibility during a meeting with Kodjo Adédzé, President of the Togolese Parliament, on May 14, 2025. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the first African debt conference in Lomé.
Oséi-Asaré outlined AFROPAC’s...
Togo’s inflation rate eased to 2.5% in April 2025, down from 2.7% in March. The slight improvement reflects ongoing economic adjustments and authorities’ efforts to regulate agricultural markets and focus on imported goods.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 1.0% from March to April. Food prices jumped 3.1%, and accommodation services increased by 1.4%. Yearly, inflation...
Togo’s electoral commission has set strict rules for groups wanting to observe the country’s 2025 municipal elections. The deadline to apply is June 20.
This week, the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) reported that these groups must meet technical, administrative, and ethical standards to get accreditation. Also, they must show experience in elections, human rights, or...
The Togolese government spent CFA31 billion to reduce the electricity deficit and maintain power supply during the 2024-2025 energy crisis. According to the source, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Lomé used the money to support the energy sector and curb outages’ economic and social impacts.
In detail, throughout 2024 and from February to April 2025, Togo faced energy supply disruptions due...
Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Council, took charge on May 14 as Africa’s representative in talks with international financial institutions to restructure the continent’s debt. Officials announced this at the close of the first African debt conference in Lomé.
The conference concluded that Gnassingbé, working with the African Union, will push international financial...
Togo’s National Meteorological Agency (ANAMET) announced on May 14, 2025, that the major rainy season has started in the north and will bring normal to above-normal rainfall from June through September.
The Savanes region will see normal to surplus rain in June, July, and August. The Kara and Centrale regions will receive rainfall above seasonal averages during this period. From July to...
On May 5, the Togo government increased electricity prices by an average of 12.5%. The new rates were disclosed via an interministerial order dated March 24.
The hike aims to strengthen CEET’s financial stability amid ongoing funding challenges. The utility recently secured CFA40 billion from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to handle energy emergencies.
The government kept a...