AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Finances: Togo plans to spend CFAF 921.4 billion servicing public debt in 2027—34.3% of its proposed budget. Interest payments alone, at CFAF 201.5 billion, nearly match the education ministry’s allocation. Digital Payments: The BCEAO’s instant-payment platform processed nearly CFAF 15 billion in Togo by end-October, with 3.9 million users. But just 163,000 transactions point to a need for more regular use. Capital Markets: Dangote Group is exploring ways to extend its $1.6 billion refinery share offer to African exchanges, including the BRVM, which serves Togo and seven other WAEMU countries. Tax Incentives: Just 20 companies received 52.83% of Togo’s CFAF 174.7 billion in tax breaks in 2025; the total rose 6.4% year on year. Business Links: Lacs 1 is discussing a sister-city partnership with China’s Xiamen that could open joint projects in fishing, tourism, training and urban development.
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