AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The U.S. plans to cut visa processing sites across Africa from nearly 50 embassies/consulates to 20 regional hubs, including Lomé, Accra and Dakar—meaning travelers from non-hub countries may face longer trips and higher costs. Trade & Border Revenue Focus: Ghana’s Customs is pushing tighter compliance and closer Ghana–Togo coordination at the Aflao corridor to boost revenue and keep legitimate trade moving. Digital Sovereignty in Togo: SIN and ST Digital have partnered to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, aiming to strengthen protection of Togo’s data assets. E-mobility Investment: Spiro raised $215m in equity to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across markets including Togo, targeting faster rollouts and local manufacturing. AI and Jobs: The UN’s labour agency says AI gains must be shared fairly with workers through better wages, protections and inclusive growth. Regional Finance for AfCFTA: Ecobank (Lomé-based) announced a $3bn programme to finance intra-African trade over three years, with added support for agriculture and SMEs. Togo–Russia Cultural Link: Togo may host a “Russian House” to expand Russian-language education and cultural exchanges.
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