AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity for West Africa: ECOWAS trained 38 cybersecurity professionals in Lomé to certify incident-response auditors and strengthen CSIRT cooperation across borders, under JPAC with support from Germany and GIZ. Togo–Benin Climate Heritage Protection: Togo and Benin launched a cross-border assessment for the Koutammakou World Heritage site, flagging thousands of at-risk earthen “sikien” homes and pushing for a joint management approach. ECOWAS Trade & Revenue Mobilization: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants in Abuja to modernize VAT administration using digital tools, aiming to boost sustainable domestic revenue across 16 countries. SME Leadership in Togo: GTPME/PMI president Koku Vignon ABOKI highlighted 2026 MSME Week steering work and private-sector advocacy. AfCFTA Private Sector Engagement: Cynthia Essognim GNASSINGBE-ESSONAM’s AfCFTA role focuses on linking businesses to continental opportunities and strengthening implementation through private-sector participation. Visa-Free Push in Africa: Chad and the Republic of Congo plan visa-free entry for all African nationals from Jan 1, 2027, aligning with AfCFTA free movement goals. Business & Investment Spotlight: A profile on Aliko Dangote ties industrialization and value addition to AfCFTA ambitions.
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