Digital Sovereignty in Lomé: ISOC-Togo convened the 12th Togo IGF at the University of Lomé on AI, big data and digital sovereignty, with youth recommendations feeding into national discussions. Mental Health Push: WHO highlights Togo’s severe shortage of licensed psychiatrists and uneven access to care, while reforms and a national mental health plan aim to expand services. Financial Inclusion Update: Togo’s digital banking usage reached 32.2% by end-March 2026, alongside falling average interest rates and growth in savings and microfinance. Agriculture & Training: SIGMA Scientific Group and France’s ESA signed an agreement to train agricultural engineers in Togo, supporting the wider push to build 2,000 engineers by 2030. Food Security & Seeds: KOPIA Ghana began certified rice seed production training with partners, targeting higher-quality seed systems across West Africa including Togo. Fisheries Conservation: Togo urged stakeholders to respect the annual fishing moratorium to protect breeding stocks as demand outstrips local production. Regional Tech & Trade: WAEMU aligned origin determination to HS 2022 to improve customs accuracy, while Nigeria’s AfCFTA cargo corridor expansion underscores logistics momentum across the region. Security & Influence Watch: Reports describe jihadist use of Sahel forests and Russia’s “Russian Houses” network planning new influence centers including Togo.