Fisheries & Food Security: Togo is urging fishing stakeholders to respect the annual Gulf of Guinea moratorium as demand outstrips local supply, with officials pointing to illegal fishing, overfishing, destructive gear, habitat loss and pollution as key drivers of stock decline. Mental Health Workforce: Togo is stepping up efforts to tackle a severe shortage of mental health specialists, citing very low numbers of licensed psychiatrists and uneven access that delays diagnosis and treatment. Investment & Regional Gateway: Faure Gnassingbé pitched Lomé to European and Middle Eastern investors as an entry point for Africa’s next investment cycle, arguing for integrated productive ecosystems and “strategic autonomy” through better interdependence. Digital Health & Research Diplomacy: Tunisia and Togo signed a framework for regular foreign-ministry consultations, with priority areas including digital health, higher education, scientific research and cybersecurity. Agriculture Engineering Training: SIGMA (Lomé) and France’s ESA will train agricultural engineers through a new preparatory-to-degree pathway starting in 2026-2027. Population Data Tech: Lomé hosted a workshop for the 2030 population census cycle, focusing on digital data collection, georeferencing and data protection. HIV Drug Resistance Watch: Despite strong viral suppression gains, early signs of dolutegravir resistance among young patients are raising urgency for continued surveillance. Cybersecurity Spotlight: Nigeria won the ECOWAS regional cybersecurity hackathon, with Togo among participating countries. Mining & Infrastructure: Contractor selection and project start signals continue around Togolok gold development, while telecom financing (AXIAN) targets 4G/5G and fibre expansion. Foreign Influence Alerts: France’s digital watchdog links an Israeli firm (BlackCore) to alleged election meddling that includes Togo, alongside other countries.