AI and Work: The UN’s labour agency (ILO) says AI gains must benefit workers fairly, through better wages, stronger labour protections, and skills investment—warning that policy choices will decide whether AI broadens opportunity or deepens inequality. Clean Mobility Investment: Africa’s e-mobility platform Spiro secured $215M in equity to scale its battery-swapping network and EV infrastructure across markets including Togo, aiming to boost local manufacturing and energy transition. Digital Sovereignty in Togo: SIN and ST DIGITAL signed to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, keeping local data hosted in Togo and expanding AI/software services for businesses. Engineering Education Reform: Togo adopted a decree formalizing École Polytechnique de Lomé (EPL) as a stronger engineering and technology training hub, building on merged ENSI and CIC capabilities. Offshore Wind Contract: DEME’s Japan Offshore Marine won a contract to install 21 offshore wind turbines in Japan, with works scheduled for 2H27. Regional Tech & Trade: Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé pushed AfCFTA implementation toward practical cross-border trade and investment actions. Press Freedom Reality Check: Afrobarometer reports strong public support for media freedom and organising rights, but perceived freedom of speech and media freedom are declining, with Togo among the lowest scores.