AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina Ties: Togo and China upgraded relations to a “community with a shared future,” with talks covering agriculture, infrastructure, technology and maritime cooperation. China also highlighted zero-tariff access for Togolese exports. Bilateral trade reached $5.43 billion in 2025, up 55%. Trade Finance: Lomé-based Ecobank signed a deal with China’s CIPS to ease yuan payments and settlements for businesses trading between Africa and China. Livestock: Seven West African countries adopted joint animal-health strategies in Lomé, targeting disease surveillance and coordinated responses. Livestock accounts for nearly 7% of Togo’s GDP. Startups and Skills: Lomé will host Afric’innov’s November summit on startup support and AI, while Togo AI Lab is guiding young people toward careers in data and artificial intelligence. Port Development: Faure Gnassingbé says Lomé should capture more value from port traffic by linking shipping with local processing, industrial zones and job creation.
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