AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoECOWAS Bank Financing Boost: EBID expanded regional lending with an €80m facility for Coris Holding SA to fund agriculture, energy, food value chains and SMEs across West Africa, signed in Lomé. Greater Lomé Land Evictions: Togo delayed final eviction operations in Greater Lomé and Lacs by three weeks, ahead of a last phase aimed at restoring state control and protecting the coastline under the WACA ResIP coastal protection programme. Togo Soybean Push: CIFS-Togo targets 300,000 tonnes of soybeans in 2026-27, up from just over 260,000 tonnes in 2025, betting on organic demand and stronger value-chain coordination. Dangote Fuel Exports: Togo and Cameroon were the biggest buyers of Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s refined products in July, with Togo taking five cargoes including aviation kerosene, gas oil and petrol. Border Security Upgrade: A €7.3m EU-backed SHIFT project was launched to strengthen and harmonise integrated border management in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, with Burkina Faso supporting regional work. US Visa Bond Policy: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries including Togo, Nigeria and others, with refunds only if visa conditions are met. Maritime Security Watch: ICC-IMB reported a drop in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in H1 2026, but warned of a more uneven risk picture and continued hostage-taking.
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