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Togo’s Council of Ministers on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, approved the criteria for allocating resources from the support fund for local authorities (FACT) for the 2026 fiscal year. The decision follows government plans to allocate 12 billion CFA francs to the fund for the period.
While the new criteria have not yet been made public, the Council said they are intended to better reflect the needs of...
Togo’s decentralization reforms are expected to receive 35 billion CFA francs in 2026, according to projections in the 2026 budget law.
The Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and Customary Affairs will manage the funds, which account for 94% of its total budget of 37 billion CFA francs.
The allocation is intended to help the ministry, headed by Awaté Hodabalo, step up...
Togo is showcasing its national volunteer model to five African countries during an international exchange visit in Lomé, under the Development of National Volunteer Ecosystems in Africa (DENVA) programme. The mission ends on Feb. 6, 2026.
Togo’s National Volunteer Agency (ANVT) is hosting representatives from volunteer agencies and programmes in Benin, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, the...
The coastal municipality of Lacs 1 held the second edition of the Eductour Destination Aného programme in late January, bringing together around 20 tourism, media and communications professionals to raise the city’s profile as a travel destination.
Organized by the local tourism office (Maison du Tourisme) in partnership with Miagbo Travel Events, the initiative is part of efforts to promote...
Lomé-based fintech startup Ollo Africa S.A. has announced a share capital increase, raising its equity from 68 million CFA francs to 1 billion CFA francs. Approved at an extraordinary general meeting in December 2024, the operation marks the arrival of Togolese and US angel investors alongside the founding shareholders.
Licensed by the Central Bank of West African States, Ollo Africa focuses on...
The World Bank Group has appointed Antonius (Tony) Verheijen as its new resident representative in Togo, it said on Sunday.
Verheijen replaces Fily Sissoko, who served in the role from July 2022 until his recent appointment as a division director overseeing several countries in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, Togofirst.com reported.
Verheijen will oversee the World Bank Group’s...
Meteorology experts from across French-speaking Africa opened a regional meeting in Lomé on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.
The five-day session is co-organized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Togo’s National Meteorological Agency (ANAMET). It focuses on climate data management and the calculation of climate indices to support meteorologists and hydrologists with reliable scientific...
Togo has set its legal interest rate for the 2026 calendar year at 5.3637%, according to a decree adopted after a Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2026.
The measure is in line with WAEMU regulations, with the rate determined by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and communicated to the Togolese authorities.
While the new level marks a slight decline from 2025, when...
The Togolese government has earmarked a provisional budget of CFA23 billion for rural road development in the 2026 fiscal year. The funding will enable the ministry responsible for rural roads to continue projects aimed at improving infrastructure in rural areas.
The allocation is down 28% from CFA32 billion in 2025, marking a second consecutive annual cut. In 2025, funding had already dropped...
A survey carried out in January points to a “very encouraging” performance of Togo’s WEZOU program in three regions of the country: Centrale, Kara, and Savanes.
The survey shows a shaped increase in the use of health facilities during pregnancy and a significant decline in home births, according to the Ministry of Health. The authorities also say the program is now well established in...
The University of Kara has launched a scientific survey on urban sanitation in Togo, with a focus on the city of Kara. The research work began on February 2, and will run through February 16, bringing together faculty researchers, master’s students, and doctoral candidates.
The study examines sanitation challenges in Togo’s secondary cities, using Kara as a case study. It assesses current...
The eighth edition of Togo Top Impact concluded on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lomé, awarding the Grand Prize of Excellence to Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Minister and Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council.
The award recognizes a career defined by impact, consistency, and a strong ability to shape public policy. In this regard, the jury highlighted Sandra Ablamba Johnson’s role in...
From satellite data and AI to drones and precision farming, geospatial tech is no longer just for specialists. Today, it’s a vital tool for sovereignty and economic growth across Africa. In Togo, the sector is hitting its stride as private startups and public policy begin to align.
Speaking with Togo First, Richard Folly, CEO of African Geospace, dives into the tech transforming the continent....
A program to support regionalization and strengthen local governance was launched late last week in Sokodé, in Togo’s Centrale Region. Running from 2025 to 2027, the initiative aims to build the institutional and technical capacity of regional and municipal authorities as Togo accelerates its decentralization process.
The program is being implemented in partnership with the umbrella...
The PROFIT project in Togo aims to strengthen coordination with the country’s public institutions. The project is implemented by Lutheran World Relief with support from the United States Department of Agriculture.
This comes after Lutheran World Relief recently announced a recruitment call for a consultant to lead engagement with the public sector.
The consultant’s mission will focus on...
Togo Apparels Source (TAS), a textile manufacturer, began operations at the Adetikope Industrial Platform (PIA) on Jan. 28. The launch included an inauguration ceremony and the start-up of the first production machinery.
Based within the PIA, TAS produces garments primarily for export. The project is expected to create around 1,500 jobs, supporting industrial employment and local economic...