Digital Sovereignty & AI Governance: ISOC-Togo convened the 12th Togo IGF at the University of Lomé to discuss governing AI, big data and digital sovereignty, building on youth and school forums. Digital Finance: Togo’s digital banking usage hit 32.2% by end-March 2026, with authorities also citing lower average interest rates and growth in savings and microfinance. Diplomacy for Tech & Research: Lomé is deepening Maghreb ties—Tunisia and Togo signed a framework for regular consultations, including digital health, higher education and research cooperation. Agricultural Engineering Training: SIGMA Scientific Group and France’s ESA signed an agreement to train agricultural engineers in Togo, starting with a two-year preparatory cycle. Population Data Modernization: A Lomé workshop is preparing the 2030 population and housing census cycle, focusing on digital data collection, georeferencing and data protection. Fisheries Conservation: Togo urged stakeholders to respect the annual fishing moratorium to protect fish reproduction amid supply shortfalls. Mental Health Capacity: WHO highlights Togo’s severe shortage of licensed psychiatrists and points to reforms and local initiatives to expand rural access. Air Connectivity Policy: Experts pushed for the Lomé Declaration to make African air travel more affordable by removing regulatory barriers. Telecom Investment: AXIAN Telecom secured a €170m EBRD loan to expand 4G/5G and fibre networks in Kenya and Senegal. Mining & Engineering: China Nerin Engineering was selected to build key facilities at the Togolok gold deposit under an EPC turnkey contract.