AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTogo Digital Policy: Togo’s Internet Governance Forum (Togo IGF) is set for June 19 in Lomé, with pre-events for students and youth on June 17–18, focusing on AI, big data, and digital sovereignty. Clean Transport Investment: Spiro, an African EV firm running battery-swapping, secured $215M in equity to scale its network and manufacturing across markets including Togo, with plans to expand further into the DRC and Ethiopia. Energy Access & Grids: The World Bank says West Africa’s power programme has added over 4,000 km of transmission lines across 15 countries, pushing electricity access to more than 3 million people and boosting cross-border trade. Aviation Spotlight in Lomé: Togo is positioning Lomé as an African aviation hub ahead of the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (June 15–19), aiming to advance the Single African Air Transport Market. Local Solar & Real Estate Expo: Fest’Immo SolarDayZ 2026 in Lomé drew nearly 5,000 visitors and showcased housing and energy transition solutions. Right to Information Research: Transparency International launched a West Africa study on access-to-information laws in Liberia, Ghana, Togo, and Sierra Leone, highlighting implementation gaps. Biomass Pressure on Forests: A new study warns that charcoal and fuelwood demand—linked to growing cities—is driving forest loss and health risks across countries including Togo.
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