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The share of Togo’s external debt rose from 28.3% before the pandemic to 41.1% between 2020 and 2024, according to the IMF.
Concessional loans from the IMF and World Bank now represent over a quarter of public debt, up from less than one-fifth in 2018.
Togo secured over $850 million in new external loans in 2024, half under concessional terms, while maintaining a “strong”...
Togo’s financial partners provided $745.44 million in 2023 to support government development projects, a meeting in Lomé to review the 2023 Development Cooperation Report revealed last week.
The funds were used to implement various socioeconomic initiatives under the Togo 2025 Roadmap.
According to official data, Official Development Assistance (ODA) comprised $421.72...
The Togolese Senate began its second regular session of the year on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with the review of the 2026 draft Finance Bill at the top of the agenda.
The opening session featured a call for economic realism. Senate President Barry Moussa Barqué stressed that the budget is “not just an accounting exercise” but “a reflection of our priorities and our commitment to future...
• Togo will conduct a national survey on primary education quality from Oct. 13 to Nov. 7, 2025, coordinated by the National Center for Learning Assessment (CNEA).• The survey will cover 39 indicators to assess educational outcomes and system performance across the country.• The initiative forms part of the Basic Education Quality and Equity Improvement Project (PAQEEB) and aligns with the...
• Togo is establishing its first Marine Protected Area (MPA), covering 950 km².• The MPA aims to protect rich but vulnerable biodiversity and support local fisheries.• The project, 10 years in the making, now enters an active phase with support from international partners.
Togo is advancing plans for its first marine protected area (MPA), a project in preparation for a decade. The...
• Tilitu Lab, an incubator in Kara, Togo, conducted a tax training session for young entrepreneurs on September 30, 2025.• The training, led by an inspector from the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR), covered tax regimes and compliance for businesses.• The initiative is part of Tilitu Lab's 2025 incubation program, aiming to help startups build viable businesses and avoid penalties.
Tilitu Lab...
Togo’s public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 65% by the end of June 2025, down from 69% at the close of 2024, according to figures presented at the third session of the National Credit Council (CNC), chaired by Economy and Finance Minister Essowè Georges Barcola. The level remains below the 70% ceiling set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Economic Resilience
Minister...
The French Development Agency (AFD) manages a portfolio of over €300 million in Togo, with annual commitments of €40–50 million.
Benjamin Neumann, with 15 years of experience in fragile regions such as the Sahel, took charge of the Lomé office in August 2025.
His appointment comes as Togo seeks to diversify financial partnerships amid rising competition from China,...
Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo exceed international pesticide residue limits.
Some products contain banned substances, raising health and trade risks.
FAO warns that non-compliance could restrict exports of key crops such as coffee, cocoa, and cotton.
Almost one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo contain pesticide residues above international...
Togo launched a training program to build a national system for climate data collection and management.
Reliable climate data is needed to meet Paris Agreement requirements and guide public policy, especially in agriculture.
A robust system will help Togo anticipate climate risks, respect international commitments, and direct investments in vulnerable sectors.
The Togolese...
The third Biashara Africa Forum will now take place on November 3–5, 2025, instead of October 20–22.
The event will focus on intra-African trade, investment opportunities, and solutions to market access challenges under AfCFTA.
Lomé was chosen as host city due to Togo’s strong role in implementing the continental free trade program.
The African Continental Free Trade...
NSCT signed agreements with three technical and agricultural training centers to strengthen youth employability in Togo’s cotton industry.
The deal includes internship facilitation and gradual integration of students into cotton-related jobs.
NSCT aims to align academic training with labor market needs while contributing to national development.
The Nouvelle Société...
Togo and Austria signed a memorandum of understanding in New York to regulate mobility and migration.
The deal emphasizes youth employment and entrepreneurship within safe, regular migration frameworks.
The agreement builds on Austria’s labor needs and its deepening ties with Togo, including its embassy opening in 2023.
Togo and Austria signed a memorandum of understanding...
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) launched Gest-exo, a digital platform to manage requests for exemptions and waivers.
The system provides full traceability, real-time monitoring, and automatic integration with customs software SYDONIA.
Use of Gest-exo becomes mandatory on January 1, 2026, after a three-month transition.
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) launched Gest-exo on...
• CHU-Campus Lomé has launched the elaboration of its 2026–2030 Hospital Establishment Project (PEH) to redefine its role and modernize infrastructure.• Director-General Dr. Essotom Assina Kalao said the hospital faces capacity limits, stressing quality of care and maintenance of future equipment.• The reform aligns with national hospital modernization efforts and complements two major...
• Trade Minister Rose Kayi Mivedor said local firms saw 40% average revenue growth over five years from the “Consume Local” initiative.• She urged improvements in standards, pricing, and packaging to boost the competitiveness of Togolese products.• Government agencies including HAUQE and the standards authority are mobilized to align products with international norms.
Rose Kayi...