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Pascal Agboyibor, a Franco-Togolese business lawyer, plays a central role in ongoing negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States over strategic minerals. The presidential decree issued on May 12, 2025, officially appointed him to the strategic coordination unit that steers this mining partnership.
The 22-member unit oversees bilateral talks and ensures the...
Lomé will host the BOAD Development Days on June 12 and 13, 2025. The roundtable will focus on sustainable finance in West Africa, under the theme: “Financing the energy transition and sustainable agriculture: challenges, opportunities, and solutions.”
A first-time event, the two-meeting is organized by the BOAD itself. Nearly 200 participants from 25 countries are expected. They will...
Togo confirmed eight Mpox cases in Lomé, the capital, as of May 25, 2025, according to official data.
The authorities consider the alert moderate but serious. Subsequently, they launched an intensified action plan focused on epidemic surveillance, community mobilization, and targeted case management.
Virologist Anoumou Yaotsè Dagnra is leading the response, coordinating efforts between health...
In the pipeline for about a decade, Togo's Nayega manganese mine is poised to begin production by next month. Keras Resources, the project's technical partner, confirmed the news on June 6th.
The mine, located in the Savanes region, is expected to initially produce 4,000 tonnes of manganese per month, with plans to increase to 8,000 tonnes in the medium term. The Togolese State, through the...
The Electricity Company of Togo (CEET) has suspended fixed fees on Cash Power credit purchases. The government ordered this move to help families struggling with rising living costs.
The CEET explained that it is working on a new, more beneficial system for customers. The utility reminded the public that the 230,000 households that received a kilowatt-hour rate cut in December 2024 are still...
Togo’s capital, Lomé, will soon get nine new boreholes to improve water access under the Urban Water Security Improvement Project in Togo (PASH-MUT). The Ministry of Water launched a call for bids in late May 2025 to hire companies for the project.
The plan includes six autonomous boreholes spread across neighborhoods with the greatest need for clean water. Companies have until July 9, 2025,...
The U.S. recently imposed visa restrictions on several African countries, including Togo. Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey addressed the issue on social media, stressing that Togolese citizens bear responsibility for the move.
“Every country has the right to respect its borders and laws,” Dussey said. He called the Trump administration’s decision legitimate and blamed some Togolese...
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) cut its key interest rate to 3.25% on June 4 to stimulate growth in the WAEMU region.
The Monetary Policy Committee, led by Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, lowered the rate by 25 basis points during its meeting in Dakar.
The bank aims to support the region’s economic rebound, expecting growth to hit 6.4% in 2025, up from 6.3% last year.
BCEAO also cut...
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) launched its “D-CLIC” digital training program in Aného, southern Togo.
The incubator CUBE runs the program locally. It targets young people and women aged 18 to 35 in the Lacs prefecture.
The program teaches practical skills in web development, digital communication, and managing online communities.
The training takes place at the...
DYK Audit & Advisory, a leading Togolese accounting, audit, and consulting firm, will serve as the statutory auditor for Ecobank Group for the next six years. Ecobank’s General Assembly, held on May 28, 2025, in Lomé, approved the appointment.
Dr. Yawo Félix Djidotor, a certified public accountant and senior partner at HLB Togo, will lead the audit. Djidotor holds an Executive...
The Trump administration has imposed partial entry restrictions on Togolese nationals, effective June 4, 2025. The policy affects seven countries facing tightened visa rules, citing persistent weaknesses in traveler screening and high visa overstay rates.
The White House highlighted Togo’s 19.03% overstay rate for B1/B2 visas and 35.05% for F, M, and J visas in its Overstay...
The University of Lomé is stepping up to contribute to Togo’s food security efforts.
On June 2, 2025, the university signed a partnership with the National Laboratory for Food Safety and Phytosanitary (LaNSA). They plan to combine academic know-how and technology to improve the quality and safety of agro-food products.
The partners will create a technical committee to steer the project. The...
Togo is about to join the Pan-African Great Green Wall initiative. Officials confirmed this on May 28, 2025, during the project validation meeting held in Lomé.
Juan Carlos Vasquez, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) representative, confirmed the news after meeting with Togo’s Environment Minister, Foli Bazi Katari.
“The membership process is almost complete,” Vasquez said....
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to help Togo raise €200 million through a partial guarantee. The two partners announced this on June 2, 2025.
The arrangement will enable Togo to secure funding from international commercial lenders, including Legal & General (L&G) and Deutsche Bank.
The 20-year sustainable loan will finance projects focused on climate change...
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has been named “Best Bank in Africa 2025” by Global Finance magazine, the company said on Tuesday. The recognition came during the 32nd edition of the World’s Best Banks Awards.
Two Ecobank subsidiaries, in Togo and The Gambia, also received awards as the best banks in their respective countries.
A panel of financial analysts, banking consultants,...
Togo has officially started renewing its Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on June 2, 2025. The National Assembly opened the candidate submission period, which will run until June 13.
The renewal targets five members: three from the extra-parliamentary opposition and two from civil society. Political parties outside the National Assembly and civil society organizations must submit...