UN Map Reform (Togo-led): The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” resolution, voting 164-1 (with 6 abstentions) to encourage a shift from the Mercator projection to equal-area options like Equal Earth, so Africa appears closer to its real size; the US was the lone no vote, calling it an “ideological agenda,” while Togo says maps shape education and perceptions. Education Impact in Togo: Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey says the country will update school geography materials by the end of 2026, aiming to move classrooms away from Mercator. Policy Context: The resolution is non-binding and does not ban Mercator for navigation, but it is expected to influence textbooks, public communication and digital mapping. Women’s Finance Push: AXIAN and the AfDB launched a digital finance programme for 34,000 women-led businesses across five countries, combining mobile products with training in digital skills and financial literacy. Agri & Climate Resilience: FAO Togo’s Dr. Oyétoundé Djiwa discussed how mechanization needs service centers for small farms, plus better monitoring for reforestation and reforms to improve women farmers’ access to land, finance and technology. Local Business & Culture: Masina Ategou was named Best Promoter of the Year 2026 at the Togo Show Business Awards for work supporting artists and expanding the entertainment ecosystem. Public Health Concern: In Togo’s Volta Region, authorities warn of children being targeted with cannabis-infused “toffees” and soft drinks, urging tighter security coordination and community reporting.