AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking & Markets: Ecobank shareholders in Lomé have approved a US$40m dividend payout for 2025, the first since 2022, after record results (profit before tax up 21% to US$801m; net revenues up 17% to US$2.45bn; cost-to-income down to 48.3%). Trade & Regulation: A Lomé meeting of the West Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (WA-MRH) initiative approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen ECOWAS regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medicines. Digital Policy: Togo’s Internet Governance Forum (Togo IGF) will be held in Lomé on June 19, with sessions on AI, data governance, cybersecurity, digital rights and digital sovereignty. Energy & Development: The UN launched a Gulf of Guinea conflict-prevention platform in Lomé and unveiled the 2026–2029 Gulf of Guinea Prevention Facility, targeting governance, civilian protection and local economic development. Aviation & Investment: Lomé will host the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (June 15–19), aiming to advance Africa’s air transport liberalisation and connectivity. Security & Borders: Ghana’s customs acting commissioner called for stronger Ghana–Togo customs collaboration at the Aflao border to boost trade facilitation and revenue, warning against harassment and extortion.
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