AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoTogo HIV Financing Watch: Togo spent CFA19.37bn on HIV programs in 2025, with international partners covering 86.44%—and as support declines, the country is preparing a CFA56bn funding request to the Global Fund for 2027-2029. Local Delivery Push: Togo’s governors and prefects set second-half 2026 priorities to improve how public policies land on the ground, focusing on coordination, harmonized administration, territorial management, security and decentralization. Regional Mobility vs Reality: A new look at Africa’s free-movement agenda shows strong public support for cross-border work and trade, but persistent visa barriers still block movement across much of the continent. Water Investment Momentum: At the African Water Forum, Togo joined other countries in launching Water Compacts, signaling a shift toward bankable water investment pipelines. Cross-border Trade Link: Lekki Port’s new MSC weekly feeder service routes cargo via Lomé, boosting predictable shipping links for West African importers and exporters. US Visa Bond Update: The US made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 30 African countries, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for certain B-1/B-2 applicants. Togolese Youth Sentiment: An African Youth Survey 2026 finds Togolese youth rate China, the US and the EU very positively and rank entrepreneurship high on their development priorities.
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