AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTogo–Luxembourg Deals: Togo signed three cooperation agreements in Lomé to fund environmental protection (INCLURE), support development planning, and strengthen cybersecurity through TogoCyber+. Investment Push: Togo will host a Japanese business delegation (July 19–22) for B2B talks in Lomé, aiming to deepen trade and unlock new partnerships. Maritime Risk for Togolese Flag: A Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s Odesa region killed three sailors on a Togolese-flagged general cargo vessel, underlining how conflict is disrupting shipping and raising insurance and security costs. Regional Fuel Economics: S&P reports Dangote Refinery is “capping” Nigeria’s domestic petrol prices despite higher global gasoline costs and freight, with Lomé values rising above Dangote’s sales prices. Border Trade Reality Check (Ghana): Ghana’s informal cross-border trade hit GH¢31bn in Q1–Q3 2025, about 6% of total trade, showing how informal flows shape West African markets and policy needs. Anti-Corruption Signal: A Mo Ibrahim Foundation study says Africa’s anti-corruption performance improved overall since 2020, though results vary widely by country. Togo Health Campaign: Togo launched a nationwide free mosquito net distribution drive to fight malaria.
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