UN Map Vote: Togo, leading the African Group, helped win UN General Assembly backing for the “Correct the Map” resolution, encouraging use of the Equal Earth projection to portray Africa’s true size; 164 countries voted in favour, the US voted against, and six abstained. Education & Jobs: Togo will introduce career-oriented classes from 2026-2027, starting in upper primary and science-focused middle/high schools, with early exposure to occupations via professionals, company visits and science weeks. Tax & Financial Crime: Togo hosted the OECD Francophone Academy in Lomé, training officials on detecting and investigating tax and financial crimes, money laundering and illicit flows. Health Regulation: Togo approved creation of a National Agency to regulate medicines and other healthcare products to strengthen inspections, market surveillance and fight substandard or falsified drugs. Justice Reform: Togo plans to merge judicial officers and auctioneers into one profession of court commissioner to modernize court operations. Social Inclusion: A draft law adopted by Togo’s Council of Ministers strengthens protections for people with disabilities, including access to health, education, work and public life. Girls’ School Kits: Togo will expand its SWEDD+ school kit distribution to over 150,000 girls for 2026-2027, rolling out nationwide from Sept. 9. Trade/Regional Context: Nigeria’s Q2 2026 trade data show non-crude oil exports overtaking crude for the first time, with a wider trade surplus—an indicator of shifting export structure across the region.