AfCFTA in Action (Lomé): Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé moved AfCFTA from talk to practical cross-border measures, with policy and partnership announcements aimed at getting goods, services and people moving faster. Digital Mobility Boost: Ghana’s e-Visa launch signals a new, more accessible entry system for African travellers, pairing online processing with visa-free access and fee elimination for African passport holders. Togo Digital Sovereignty: SIN and ST DIGITAL signed to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, aiming to host and process local data in Togo and cut reliance on foreign infrastructure. Engineering Education Upgrade (Togo): Togo adopted a new governance framework for École Polytechnique de Lomé (EPL), formalizing its evolution from merged engineering and computing units and positioning it as a leading advanced training center. Coastal Resilience (Aného): A World Bank inspection of WACA-ResIP works in Aného highlighted progress on groynes, lagoon channel filling, and related jobs tied to reducing erosion and flooding. Energy & Industry Signals: DEME secured a contract to install 21 offshore wind turbines in Japan, while TomaGold and Globex updates point to continued exploration drilling at Quebec’s Berrigan Mine. Local Innovation & Trade: Sokodé hosted a regional “Made in Togo” fair to spotlight locally made products, support SMEs, and expand market links beyond Lomé. Press Freedom Reality Check: Afrobarometer reports Africans back media freedom and free speech rights, but perceived freedom is shrinking—Togo is among the lowest for “completely” free speech.