Port & Trade: The Port of Lomé keeps its sub-Saharan lead, ranking 91st globally in Lloyd’s List for 2026 and hitting 2.4m TEUs in 2025 (+16%), as transshipment and deeper-draft capacity keep it ahead of regional rivals. Agri Tech for Farmers: Togo has rolled out SIHAM, a World Bank-backed hydro-agro-meteorological information system delivering weather, prices, inputs, advisory and insurance info via SMS and regional DigitKiosks to boost resilience. Data Protection Push: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority is driving compliance across ministries, stressing “sovereignty and trust,” and plans to train and certify data protection contacts. Research-to-Business Link: Togo is hosting a workshop to improve research commercialization by connecting scientists, innovators and private firms and tackling IP and technology transfer gaps. UN Cartography & Perception: The UN General Assembly adopted Togo-led “Correct the Map” resolution (164-1), backing equal-area projections to better reflect Africa’s true size. Corporate Branding: Axian Telecom has rebranded as Yas Group, unifying its telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech identity across markets. Regional Mobility & Safety: Lomé also saw tripartite UNHCR agreements for voluntary, safe returns of Burkinabè refugees, with monitoring mechanisms rather than immediate repatriation schedules.