Digital Sovereignty in Focus (Togo): ISOC-Togo convened the 12th Togo IGF at the University of Lomé, centering “AI, Big Data and Geopolitical Dynamics” and feeding recommendations from youth and school forums into national digital governance discussions. Water & Flood Resilience (Togo): A low-carbon pipe prefabrication plant started in Adétikopé to support the RAINE flood-management project, aiming to cut imports and boost local, lower-footprint construction materials. Digital Finance (Togo): Digital banking use in Togo hit 32.2% by end-March 2026, with authorities also pointing to lower average interest rates and growth in savings and microfinance. Public Health & WASH (Region): Zoomlion launched nationwide emergency fumigation in flood-hit Greater Accra, targeting sanitation hazards to reduce disease risk. Energy & Climate (Africa): A study tracking 3,139 power plants links electricity expansion to rising water use and carbon emissions, underscoring the need for integrated water management. Mobility Investment (Africa): Kenya’s Spiro raised an extra $55m (total $270m) to expand battery-swapping for electric two-wheelers across multiple countries, including Togo. Agriculture Training (Ghana/West Africa): KOPIA began certified rice seed production training with partners, bringing participants from Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Togo. Security Tech & Training (West Africa): WCO and JICA trained customs “master trainers” in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), including a Togo cohort using tools like QGIS and the WCO Geoportal.