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The University of Lomé (UL) and France’s University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) have signed a cooperation agreement focused on academic mobility. The agreement was finalized late last week in Lomé through the signing of documents by officials from both institutions.
The partnership aims to organize and strengthen exchanges of students, interns, staff, and doctoral candidates...
Semoa Group, a digital solutions provider, has reached a major milestone in Togo’s startup sector after receiving a Level 3 accreditation from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). The approval, the first of its kind for a company in Togo, comes as the startup marks its 10th year of operations.
The announcement was made by the company’s top management, including CEO Edem Adjamagbo...
Dialogue between business leaders and banking officials in Lomé continues to be marked by frequent misunderstandings. Entrepreneurs want quick financing tailored to their day-to-day operating needs, while bankers remain bound by risk management, compliance and profitability constraints. A meeting bringing both sides together will be held on Feb. 5 to address this structural tension.
The...
Togo plans to continue rolling out projects and programs in 2026 aimed at achieving universal access to safe drinking water by 2030.
To support this goal, the sector has been allocated 21 billion CFA francs under the 2026 budget law seen by Togo First. The funding is included in the allocation for the Ministry Delegate for Water and Sanitation.
The amount represents an 11% increase from the...
The National Union of Transporters of Togo (UNATROT) commissioned on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, two crane trucks to support vehicle recovery and towing operations along the country’s main roads.
The vehicles are based in Notse and Kara. They are intended to allow the rapid removal of broken-down or crashed vehicles, helping to minimise traffic disruption and reduce the risk of secondary...
The Autonomous Port of Lomé is seeking ways to decarbonise its operations and shift toward greener practices. A two-day workshop opened in Lomé on Thursday, Jan. 29, bringing together port operators and other stakeholders.
The discussions aim to lay the groundwork for the transition, drawing on an environmental assessment of the port site. The port, one of Africa’s largest container hubs,...
Togo presented its 2030 strategy to combat neglected tropical diseases at an event in Lomé on Thursday, ahead of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on Jan. 30.
The Health Ministry said it aims to eliminate diseases including onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, leprosy and yaws. Health authorities say these illnesses have a lasting impact on productivity, schooling and household income,...
Togo’s National Assembly and the U.S. Congress may soon launch a formal parliamentary dialogue aimed at addressing issues linked to Togo’s social development.
The idea was raised during a meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Lomé between the President of the National Assembly, Komi Selom Klassou, and a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Young Kim, a member of Congress and...
A sharp decline in international coffee and cocoa prices is weighing heavily on the Togolese economy. These two commodities are major export products for the country.
The situation has led to the buildup of approximately 1,500 tonnes of unsold stocks, according to the Coordination Committee for the Coffee and Cocoa Sectors (CCFCC).
The CCFCC held a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Lomé....
Economic relations between Togo and India generated total trade of $3.48 billion in 2025, according to data from the Indian Embassy in Lomé. This level of trade makes Togo India’s 32nd largest commercial partner.
These figures reflect steadily growing exchanges between the two countries. India is now the main destination for Togolese exports outside West Africa, and in some quarters it...
The University of Lome hosted a Libsense symposium on open science on Jan. 28, 2026, at the Regional Center of Excellence for Avian Sciences. The event was co-organized by the West and Central African Research and Education Network and Togo’s research and education network, TogoRER.
Organizers said the meeting aimed to promote digital tools in higher education and research, presenting open...
Togo on Tuesday and Wednesday launched a 2.45 billion CFA franc program to build and rehabilitate judicial and prison infrastructure in the Savanes region.
Pacôme Adjourouvi, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, inaugurated the projects during an official visit to Mandouri, Dapaong, Tandjouaré and Mango.
The investments aim to improve access to justice in border areas facing security...
The regional agency responsible for the management and promotion of government securities, UMOA-Titres, officially launched its government securities listing and trading platform in Lomé. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, on the sidelines of the 8th edition of the West African Monetary Union (WAEMU) Government Securities Market Meeting.
The platform, named UT Marché, was...
Togo’s National Fund for Inclusive Finance (FNFI) is seeking to adapt its operations to evolving economic and social conditions. Officials from the national inclusive finance scheme held a strategy meeting in Kara from Jan. 22 to 27, 2026, aimed at revitalising the institution.
The discussions focused on reviewing how the current mechanism is functioning and identifying ways to respond to...
Togo has adopted a national framework for regional development planning after approving a National Guide for the preparation of Regional Development Plans on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Lomé. The document is intended to harmonize planning approaches and improve the effectiveness of government action at the local level.
The guide provides regional councils with a shared reference for designing,...
Construction of the Regional Center for Agricultural Mechanization (CRMA) in Tchitchao, Togo, is in its final stages and is expected to begin operations soon, after nearly three years of work. President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé recently visited the site during a tour of the Kara region, where he reviewed several major infrastructure projects.
According to officials, the center...