AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForeign Digital Security: France’s Viginum says Israeli firm BlackCore used fake accounts and coordinated online comments to interfere in elections in Scotland, France, Angola, Togo and New York, with officials asking Israel for explanations while sponsors remain unclear. Togo–Tunisia Cooperation: Tunisia and Togo signed a memorandum for regular foreign-ministry consultations, with priorities including AfCFTA trade (Tunisian olive oil/dates and Togolese cocoa) plus digital health, higher education and research. Public Health: WHO validated Kenya’s elimination of sleeping sickness as a public health problem, highlighting continued progress against neglected tropical diseases across Africa. HIV Drug Resistance Watch (Togo): CARESP reports early signs of dolutegravir resistance among Togolese children and adolescents, even as viral suppression remains high—urging tighter surveillance. Construction & Finance (Togo): Togo’s building and public works contractors held “Media Days” to push for sector reform, pointing to financing and execution bottlenecks across the project chain. Women’s Economic Empowerment (Aného): UNFPA and the Lacs 1 municipality in Aného are building a Women’s Center (70m CFA) for training, entrepreneurship support and better access to microfinance. Energy Innovation (Togo): A Togolese PhD project explores foam-based floating solar panels for better performance in cold climates. Cyber Skills (ECOWAS): Nigeria won the $10,000 prize at the ECOWAS regional cybersecurity hackathon in Accra, with Togo among participating countries. Telecom Investment: AXIAN Telecom secured a €170m EBRD loan to expand 4G/5G and fibre networks in Senegal and Kenya.
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