AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTogo Inflation Watch: Togo’s average annual inflation edged up to 0.3% in July 2026 (from 0.1% in June), with monthly prices rising 0.5%—driven mainly by energy, transport, and housing-related costs, plus sharp jumps in imported tomatoes, peppers and yam. Press Freedom & Media Risk: Togo detained two French filmmakers, Gaël Mocaër and Sébastien Perez-Pezzani, and their Togolese fixer Fred Vedomey in pre-trial detention after arrests in Kara; Reporters Without Borders says they had work visas and permits, while authorities cite “false declarations.” Jobs & Youth Skills: CNP-Togo, with Mastercard Foundation support, is offering 500 year-long internships for young job seekers, paying 125,000 CFA francs monthly and giving firms a full year to assess trainees before hiring. Protected Areas & Enforcement: A new op-ed argues wildlife trafficking won’t be stopped by park management alone unless criminal networks and corruption outside protected areas are dismantled. Regional Business Signals: Nigeria’s NESG appointed Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa chief Jim Swartz to its board, as energy investment and policy dialogue stay in focus.
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