Togo Digital Infrastructure: SIN and ST DIGITAL have signed a partnership to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, aiming to boost Togo’s digital sovereignty by hosting and processing local data in-country and offering cloud and AI services to businesses. Education & Engineering: Togo adopted a new governance framework for École Polytechnique de Lomé (EPL), formalizing its evolution from ENSI and CIC and positioning it as a leading advanced engineering and technology training center. Coastal Resilience: A World Bank review visit to Aného under WACA-ResIP checked works to curb coastal erosion and flooding, including progress on groynes plus lagoon channel filling and beach replenishment. Mining Updates: TomaGold provided drilling updates on the Berrigan Mine royalty asset in Quebec, with Phase 2 extension drilling completed and further assay results expected. Offshore Energy: DEME secured a contract for Japan’s Oga–Katagami–Akita offshore wind project, covering engineering and vessel charter for installing 21 turbines. Cybersecurity & Drones (Togo): Poland’s BGK agreed financing for a cybersecurity and drone project in Togo with Polish IT firm Asseco. Press Freedom (Regional): Afrobarometer reports that support for media freedom remains high, but perceived freedom of speech is declining, with Togo among the lowest. Security (Maritime): Reports warn Somali piracy is resurging with new tactics, including hijackings tied to ransom demands.