AfCFTA Mobility Push in Lomé: At the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026, AfCFTA chief Wamkele Mene urged removal of travel and visa frictions so African entrepreneurs can move temporarily to do business across borders—arguing that better air connectivity is key to turning AfCFTA into real trade. Housing Finance & Delivery in Togo: Togo moved into the implementation phase of its 20,000-unit housing program in Kpomé-Dalavé after BOAD-funded studies, while CRRH-UEMOA rebranded as AFINHAB to expand housing finance across UEMOA amid a large regional housing deficit. Construction Sector Reform Talk: At GNEBTP-Togo’s “Media Days” in Lomé, local building and public works firms highlighted financing constraints and blamed the whole project chain—not just contractors—for delays and cost overruns. Women’s Economic Empowerment in Aného: A new Women’s Center is planned in Aného with UNFPA-Togo and municipal support to train women in skills and entrepreneurship and link them to microfinance. Regional Business Finance Signal: Ecobank declared a 2025 dividend of 0.16 US cents per share after reporting $801m profit before tax in 2025. Gas-to-Prosperity Agenda: West Africa gas leaders called for stronger infrastructure and regional collaboration to convert natural gas resources into jobs and growth, citing the West African Gas Pipeline as a model.