AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMobile Money & Insurance Push: Moov Africa Togo is rolling out “Soyi Mavo” in Lomé, expanding Moov Money with insurance premium payments, a digital withdrawal card for transfers, and gift cards (Amazon, Netflix, PlayStation, e-sports), as it targets deeper engagement in a market that keeps growing. Telecom Leadership & Market Share: Moov Africa Togo’s CEO Younes El Bedraoui says the operator holds 43% of telecom and 42% of mobile money market share, with network coverage reaching 98% of the country. Business Climate: Togo registered 8,129 new businesses in H1 2026, up 25.9% year-on-year, with women owning about 28% of new registrations. Domestic Debt Watch: At a state-private sector meeting, businesses again urged faster action on clearing domestic debt, while government noted the stock still stands high. Energy Payments: Nigeria’s regulator says Togo, Benin and Niger owe $12.66m for electricity in Q1 2026, with low remittance performance for the international bills. Customs Integrity (Ghana): Ghana’s GRA interdicted four customs officers over a suspected diversion of 18 transit truckloads declared from Togo to Niger, and allocated the confiscated goods to the School Feeding Programme. Regional Finance: EBID plans to double its balance sheet to $4.4bn and approved $417m for West Africa projects, including major transport and connectivity funding. ECOWAS Trade Facilitation: AfCFTA’s Wamkele Mene urged visa-on-arrival for all Africans to speed up intra-African trade.
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