ECOWAS Regional Finance for Food Crises: Lomé hosted talks to draft an operating manual for a planned ECOWAS agricultural risk financing window, meant to speed up responses to food, climate and livestock shocks and complement the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve. Togo-World Bank Delivery Push: Togo reviewed World Bank-backed projects in Lomé, shifting focus from disbursement speed to real outcomes, and introduced tighter monitoring, faster procurement and more local contracting to cut implementation delays. Togo Fisheries Reform: Stakeholders in Lomé began validating updates to Togo’s fisheries and aquaculture strategy under FishGov2, aiming to strengthen governance, investment planning and climate resilience. Togo Fintech Spotlight: Semoa Group highlighted its growth in payments and inclusion, including its BCEAO Payment Institution license and WhatsApp banking service with Ecobank Togo. US Visa Restructuring for Africa: The US will end routine visa processing at Abuja and 24 other African posts from August 1, moving applicants to designated regional hubs, while routine services continue in Lomé and other selected cities. BCEAO/Trade Policy Funding: Togo is among five countries receiving a $3.48m AfDB/African Development Fund grant to strengthen industrial and trade policies and support AfCFTA implementation. Maison TV5MONDE Expansion: After 15 years in Togo, Maison TV5MONDE plans a new growth phase with more clubs outside Lomé and a digital space for youth, starting August 12.