AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtected Areas & Green Investment: Togo adopted a new law on creating and managing protected areas, clarifying conservation rules, community rights, compensation and financing, as the country pushes its green economy agenda. Diplomacy: Switzerland appointed Dr Thomas Oertle as Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo, with a background spanning development cooperation and senior postings across Africa and the Middle East. Regional Trade & Free Movement: ECOWAS held sensitisation sessions with border communities at the Akanu-Noepe post on the Free Movement protocol along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, focusing on traders and travellers’ challenges. Food & Business Events: Lomé’s Festival La Marmite (FESMA) opened August 12, spotlighting local food value chains and innovation with China as guest of honour. Youth & Skills: A first cohort of 23 Ghanaian migrant returnees completed an IOM-DHL Ubuntu Academy logistics training in Accra, aimed at reintegration and sustainable livelihoods. Public Health & Enforcement: Ho Municipal Assembly destroyed expired and unwholesome beverages and food products after court action against a retailer.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.