Right to Information Push: Transparency International launched a new West Africa study on RTI laws in Liberia, Ghana, Togo and Sierra Leone, finding solid legal frameworks but persistent access gaps for citizens and media. Banking & Trade Finance: Ecobank shareholders approved a $40m dividend payment for FY2025, and the group elected Togolese executive Cathia Lawson-Hall to its board, signaling continued momentum in pan-African finance. Power & Regional Integration: The World Bank says West Africa’s power integration programme is expanding cross-border electricity trade, with thousands of kilometres of transmission lines built and millions gaining access to electricity. EV Investment for Togo: Spiro secured $215m in equity to scale electric mobility and battery-swapping across markets including Togo, aiming to expand its swap network and manufacturing footprint. Customs & Revenue Drive: Ghana’s GRA Customs targets GH¢68bn for 2026 and highlights checkpoint collections and tighter compliance on valuation, classification and the suspense regime affecting transit and free zones. Housing & Energy Market Buzz in Lomé: Togo’s Fest’Immo SolarDayZ 2026 drew nearly 5,000 visitors, spotlighting affordable housing and the energy transition. EdTech Export Push: ATD incubated nine Togolese edtech startups to target international markets, with plans to showcase at eLearning Africa in Accra. Visa Policy Shockwave: The US plans to cut Africa visa-processing hubs from nearly 50 to 20, with Lomé listed among the designated centres. Regional Mobility Advocacy: Campaigners renewed calls for full visa-free movement for Africans, citing Togo’s visa-free steps alongside similar moves across the continent.