AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoECOWAS Trade & Borders: ECOWAS held a stakeholder dialogue at the Noépé-Akanu border post (Togo–Ghana) to cut delays on the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, tackle harassment and information gaps, and push better use of tools like biometric IDs and SIGMAT to make free movement work for traders and travelers. Banking & Regional Commerce: Ecobank’s regional executive visited Malawi to deepen customer relationships and partnerships, with Ecobank Malawi stressing alignment with the group’s growth and returns agenda. Togo Conservation & Green Investment: Togo adopted new rules for protected areas, strengthening conservation, community rights, compensation and financing—aimed at boosting the green economy and attracting investment. Lomé Food Industry Push: Festival La Marmite (FESMA) opened in Lomé with about 100 exhibitors, spotlighting local food value chains, certification and packaging upgrades, and food industry innovation (with China as guest of honor). Swiss Diplomatic Link: Switzerland appointed Dr Thomas Oertle as Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo, signaling continued cooperation on governance, trade, investment and climate action. Regional Energy/Policy Watch: A UN report says a $50m al-Qaida-linked hostage ransom in Mali helped fund expansion across West Africa, raising fresh concerns for counter-terror financing.
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