UN Map Update: Togo helped secure a UN General Assembly vote (164–1) backing “Correct the Map,” encouraging use of equal-area projections like Equal Earth to show Africa’s true relative size and reduce long-running cartographic bias. Digital Health in Lomé: Clinicaa is rolling out X-rayVision, a teleradiology platform that lets facilities send X-rays to remote radiologists to speed reports and improve specialist access. Health Leadership: Togolese physician Palokinam Pitché began a four-year term leading West Africa’s health body (WAHO/OOAS), bringing HIV-focused clinical and policy experience to the regional agenda. Research-to-Business Push: Togo is convening researchers and companies to improve research commercialization, tackling weak links, IP issues, and limited technology transfer. Education for Tech Skills: About 2.9 million students returned to class as Togo expands career-oriented lessons and opens new science-focused middle and high schools, plus FabLabs for robotics, programming, and 3D printing. Telecom Rebrand: AXIAN Telecom is adopting Yas Group as its corporate identity across markets, aligning telecom, digital infrastructure, and fintech under one name. Regional Anti-Trafficking (Tech + Cross-border): Nigeria and France-backed PROTECT project launches across Nigeria, Benin, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Togo to counter human trafficking networks using digital platforms.