Tourism Data Push: Togo has resumed work on a Tourism Satellite Account in Davié to better measure tourism’s real contribution to the economy, using harmonized definitions and improved statistics. Fuel Pricing Debate: Nigerian energy expert Prof. Izielen Agbon says fuel subsidy is a “mirage” and argues pump prices should fall if refining and production costs are tackled; he also claims Dangote Refinery effectively sets Nigeria’s petrol prices via an oligopoly dynamic and re-import trade. Regional Energy Finance: BOAD approved an 8 billion FCFA loan to Mali’s SOTRAKA SA to help import about 20 million liters of fuel, alongside other UEMOA energy and storage funding. SME Digital Tool: Lomé launched B Pilot, a low-cost web app for small businesses to track revenue/expenses, invoices, and quotes, with data protection built in. Mobile Network Quality: ARCEP’s 2026 monitoring shows YAS leads overall service quality nationally, though mobile Internet performance is more mixed in Greater Lomé. Diplomacy & Infrastructure: Togo and the UAE signed a visa-waiver for diplomatic passport holders, while Hungary talks focused on speeding Greater Lomé sludge treatment plants. Youth & Skills: JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation will equip 20,000 young people across Togo, DRC and Burkina Faso with entrepreneurship and financial literacy to support livelihoods. Water Access Impact: The African Water Facility says its projects have improved water access for 23.2 million people and sanitation for 11.3 million.