Digital Finance in Togo: Digital banking use hit 32.2% by end-March 2026, as authorities cite falling average interest rates (to 7.5%) and growth in savings and microfinance. Science & Skills: SIGMA Scientific Group (Lomé) and France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures signed an agreement to train agricultural engineers for West Africa’s food-system transition. Health System Gap: WHO highlights Togo’s shortage of mental health specialists—fewer than 10 licensed psychiatrists for over 8 million people—while reforms and rural care initiatives are underway. Fisheries Conservation: Togo urged compliance with the annual fishing moratorium to protect breeding fish, amid demand far outstripping local production. Education & Data: Lomé hosted a workshop for the 2030 population census cycle, focusing on digital data collection, georeferencing, and data protection. Agriculture Engineering Training: Togo and French institutions team up to expand agricultural engineering training. Regional Tech & Security: ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon ended with Nigeria winning $10,000, with Togo among participating countries. Aviation Policy: Experts pushed the Lomé Declaration to make air travel cheaper across Africa. Energy & Trade Link: Reports say Nigerian fuel marketers increasingly route Dangote refinery products via Lomé’s offshore hub. Diplomacy for Research: Tunisia and Togo signed an MoU for 2026-2027 cooperation, including digital health, research, and higher education. Civil Aviation Training: Aviation experts say Russia can support pilot training and air navigation solutions, with Togo positioned as a growing civil aviation hub.