AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClean Mobility Investment: Spiro, an African EV and battery-swapping platform, secured $215M in equity funding to expand its swap network, manufacturing footprint, and market reach, with operations already in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon and plans for DRC and Ethiopia. Digital Policy & Governance: Togo will host the Internet Governance Forum in Lomé on June 19, with pre-events for students and youth, focusing on AI, big data, and digital sovereignty. Energy Access (Regional): The World Bank says its West Africa power programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market. Right to Information: Transparency International launched a study on access-to-information laws in Liberia, Ghana, Togo, and Sierra Leone, highlighting strong legal frameworks but persistent implementation gaps. Climate Adaptation (GEF): New LDCF/SCCF projects worth $67M+ in support will back resilience work in vulnerable countries including Togo. Aviation Spotlight: Lomé is set to host the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (June 15–19), aiming to push Africa’s air transport integration agenda.
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