Digital Sovereignty & AI Governance: ISOC-Togo convened the 12th Togo IGF at the University of Lomé, focusing on governing AI, big data and geopolitics, with youth recommendations feeding into national discussions. Climate Early Warnings: Togo shared lessons from CREWS and the Early Warnings for All push, highlighting how stronger meteorology institutions and national frameworks helped unlock resilience and new financing. Water Security Research: Scientists are mapping Africa’s underground water resources to guide safer groundwater extraction as hotter conditions make surface water more erratic. Mental Health Access: WHO flags Togo’s severe shortage of licensed psychiatrists and uneven rural coverage, while reforms and new local initiatives aim to expand care. Agriculture & Training: SIGMA Scientific Group and France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures signed an agreement to train agricultural engineers in Togo; meanwhile KOPIA started certified rice seed production training across West Africa, including Togo. Fisheries Conservation: Togo urged compliance with the annual fishing moratorium to protect breeding fish, amid demand far outstripping local supply. Digital Finance Uptake: Digital banking use in Togo hit 32.2% by end-March 2026, signaling faster financial inclusion and payment modernization. Trade & Standards: WAEMU aligned origin determination rules with HS 2022 in Lomé to improve customs classification and revenue accuracy. Regional Connectivity: Ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration to make air travel more affordable across Africa, targeting regulatory barriers to connectivity.