ECOWAS Health Regulation: Lomé hosted the 17th West Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation steering meeting, approving a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medicines across 11 ECOWAS states. Banking & Shareholder Returns: Ecobank Group shareholders in Lomé approved a $40m dividend payout (0.16 US cents per share), returning to distributions after a 2022 pause, following record 2025 results. Digital Policy in Togo: Togo’s Internet Governance Forum (Togo IGF) is set for June 19 in Lomé, with pre-events for training and youth discussions on AI, big data, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty. Green Economy Partnership: Togo and Team Europe launched a five-year protected-areas partnership in Sokodé, aiming to boost ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and inclusive green jobs. Trade Facilitation at the Border: Ghana’s customs acting commissioner called for stronger Ghana–Togo customs collaboration at Aflao to improve trade facilitation while cutting harassment and extortion. Cross-Border Security: UN-backed dialogue in Lomé launched a Gulf of Guinea Prevention Facility (2026–2029) to coordinate action on governance, civilian protection and local economic development amid rising insecurity. Energy Access: Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar PV plant, cutting electricity costs from 28¢ to 3¢ per unit—an example of cheaper power scaling in the region.