DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks: DRC and Rwanda will reconvene in Geneva on Sept. 16-17 to test the 2025 Washington Accords, with mediators including the US, Qatar, Togo and the African Union, as fighting in eastern DRC leaves key security commitments unresolved. Digital Health Expansion: Clinicaa is adding X-rayVision to its digital health services, a teleradiology platform meant to speed up radiology reports by linking facilities to remote specialists. Education Reform in Togo: About 2.9 million students return to class as Togo rolls out career-oriented instruction from primary school and expands science-focused middle and high schools, alongside school FabLabs for robotics, programming and 3D printing. Cocoa Export Volatility: Togo’s farm export earnings surged through 2024 on cocoa, but 2025-2026 data shows a sharp cocoa export drop despite rising production. Certified E-Invoicing Reform: Togo’s Revenue Office is pushing certified e-invoicing, requiring verifiable, secure and traceable invoices (QR codes and digital fingerprints), with businesses preparing IT and compliance changes. UN Map Update: The UN endorsed the Equal Earth “Correct the Map” resolution, encouraging a shift away from Mercator; Togo backed the AU-led push. Startup Milestones: Zondo’o, a Togo-based student/community engagement app, reports progress under FasterCapital’s EquityPilot, including school pilot agreements and regional promotion partnerships. Regional Capital Markets: West Africa’s BRVM is making a stronger case to international investors as its index nearly doubled over five years and returns stay above 8% on equities.