World Bank Financing: Togo and the World Bank signed five agreements worth $429m (about CFA257.4bn) to boost electricity access, social cohesion in the north, and transport/logistics to strengthen trade corridors and Lomé’s role as a logistics hub. Budget Reform for Youth: Togo is preparing to roll out demographic dividend-responsive budgeting for the 2027 national budget, aiming to steer more spending toward education, health, jobs, entrepreneurship and governance. Humanitarian Pressure in Savanes: The AfDB is considering a $1m grant for emergency support to refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in Savanes, where Sahel spillovers are straining services. Port Safety Upgrade: The Port of Lomé completed repairs to two oil-jetty dolphins to improve safety and resilience for petroleum product handling. Business Leadership Spotlight: Profiles highlight SNB’s managing director Patrick van Schie and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform’s president Tushar Khairnar, both tied to investment and industrial growth. Regional Mobility Push: Nigeria’s trade ministry urged freer movement across Africa to speed up AfCFTA implementation, praising Togo’s visa-removal steps. Care Economy Lens: UN Women called for care-economy reforms after a report showed Liberia’s unpaid care work contributes about $530m annually—yet remains underfunded in policy. Maritime Risk: A Russian strike on a Togo-flagged vessel in Odesa killed three sailors and injured five, underscoring risks to civilian shipping and global food security.