AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCivil Registration Digital Push: Togo is reviewing its 2009 civil registration law to better fit decentralisation, digital public services and data interoperability, with reforms expected before year-end after pilot online certificate requests began in 2025. Power for Growth: Togo plans a 120 MW dual-fuel (gas-first, liquid backup) modular plant at the Lomé Thermal Power Plant site, backed by the World Bank, to support rising demand and improve reliability; contractor selection is targeted for late 2026. Mining Investment Restart: After a suspension, Togo has resumed mineral prospecting authorisations and exploration permits nationwide under an Aug. 18 order, reopening applications under existing rules while regulatory reform continues. Press Freedom & Justice: Togo provided more details on the detention of two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer over “false declarations,” citing filming outside authorised areas and an undeclared drone; rights groups and CPJ are calling for charges to be dropped and releases. Regional Energy Moves: Ghana says it wants to supply electricity to Nigeria as it builds an energy hub, noting existing cross-border power links that already include Togo.
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