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Authorities begin drafting a guide to shape Regional Development Plans (PDRs).
Plans will address climate, gender, inclusion, and social cohesion.
Togo has launched the process to equip its newly established regional councils with formal Regional Development Plans (PDRs), the government announced on Tuesday, July 1.
The Ministry of Land Use Planning and Territorial Development unveiled...
Togo’s mediation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crisis has gained European Union (EU) backing. On July 1, 2025, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé met with Johan Borgstam, the EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes region, in Lomé.
During the talks, Borgstam confirmed the EU’s readiness to support Togo’s mediation efforts. “I reaffirmed to the President of the...
The Savanes region recently validated its 2022-2023 statistical yearbook. The National Institute of Statistics and Economic and Demographic Studies (INSEED), in collaboration with local government agencies, compiled this reference document. It gathers a wide range of figures detailing the region's economic, social, demographic, and environmental conditions during the reporting period.
Presented...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of $60.5 million to Togo.
The approval follows a second review of Togo's 42-month, $400 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF), which received approval in March 2024.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on June 30 a new disbursement of $60.5 million for Togo. The package, approved by the...
Banks in Togo sharply increased lending in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a resilient economy and stronger support for the private sector.
Togolese banks issued CFA286 billion in new loans from January to March 2025, according to data shared on June 27 at the National Credit Council (CNC) meeting. Minister of Economy and Finance Essowè Georges Barcola chaired the session. This amount...
Togo’s soybean industry plans to boost production to 500,000 tons for the 2025-2026 agricultural season, nearly doubling current output. The target was announced by the Interprofessional Council for the Soybean Sector of Togo (CIFS-Togo) during the official launch of the new season on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Atakpamé, about 160 kilometers north of Lomé.
“In 2015, our production was below...
Togo's cement manufacturers are accelerating their decarbonization efforts. Industry leaders, meeting in Lome on Monday, June 30, 2025, outlined two main strategies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050: lowering the clinker factor and increasing the use of alternative fuels.
Industry representatives identified reducing the clinker factor as the primary method for carbon savings. This...
UEMOA, Togo, and veterinary drug companies met in Lomé to review reforms and tighten regulations.
Since 2006, over 660 marketing authorizations have been issued, supported by CFA1 billion in funding.
Illicit veterinary medicines still circulate widely, threatening animal health and food security.
West African veterinary regulators and pharmaceutical firms are meeting in Lomé this week...
BCEAO: Mawuli Couchoro Appointed Togo’s New Voice on Monetary Policy Committee
Togolese economist Mawuli Kodjovi Couchoro will represent Togo on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Officials confirmed his appointment on June 27 during the National Credit Council’s (CNC) second ordinary session of the year in Lomé.
Couchoro, currently Dean...
In Togo, work continues on the rehabilitation of the Kara University Hospital (CHU Kara), with several projects underway. Last week, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Tchin Darré, visited the site to assess the progress of the different works.
The main rehabilitation project, led by Ellipse Projects, was launched in April 2024 and is scheduled to last 36 months. As of June 20, 2025, the...
Togo’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Georges Essowè Barcola, has again warned the public about a resurgence of online investment scams. In a statement released Friday, June 27, 2025, the ministry denounced a fraudulent document circulating on social media that outlines a supposed multi-level online investment opportunity.
The ministry stated the document is falsely presented as an...
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Togo (CCI-Togo) launched “Entrepreneurs Mag” to showcase Togo’s entrepreneurial landscape. CCI-Togo presented the magazine on June 26 to journalists and economic partners.
Dr. José Kwassi Symenouh, president of CCI-Togo, said the magazine aims to “weave a direct link between institutional action and on-the-ground realities.” He explained that it...
Togo has launched a new project to improve access to basic social services in the Savanes region, the northern part of the country. The initiative, titled “Improving Equitable and Sustainable Access to an Integrated Package of Essential Services for Children in Northern Togo through a Cohesion Approach,” was officially launched on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with total funding of CFA8.3...
Togo's revenue from fines and penalties significantly decreased in the first quarter of 2025. Official data shows the state collected just 110 million CFA francs against an annual forecast of 1.3 billion CFA francs. This represents an 8.73% realization rate. The sharp decline contrasts with the 360 million FCFA collected during the same period in 2024, marking a nearly 70% annual decrease...
Togo will host the BlueInvest Africa 2025 forum on October 15 and 16. The event will promote investment in Africa’s blue economy and connect maritime entrepreneurs with global investors.
The European Union, which launched the initiative, confirmed the dates on Wednesday. The EU wants to deepen Africa-Europe cooperation on sustainable ocean industries. Organizers said the 2025 edition will...
Togo’s public sector wage bill reached CFA83 billion between January and March 2025, marking an increase of 18% compared to the same period last year. The figures were published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in its State Budget Execution Report for the first quarter of 2025, reviewed by Togo First.
The wage expenses include salaries, allowances, bonuses, family benefits, employer...