AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Payments in West Africa: BCEAO published the updated list of 175 authorized participants to open PI-SPI interoperable instant payment services across the WAEMU, including fintech and mobile money players—Togo has 17 participants. Mapping for Fairness: The UN General Assembly backed a shift toward equal-area world maps (sponsored by Togo), arguing Mercator distorts Africa’s size—while noting it doesn’t replace Mercator for navigation. Togo’s AI for Local Languages: Togo AI Lab ran a public test of its Voix du Togo platform to help people access public services in Kabiyè, Ewe and Moba, with plans to expand to more languages. Energy & Skills: University of Lomé and Germany’s Rostock signed a dual-degree master’s on energy and green hydrogen, aiming to better align training with sector needs. Business & Diplomacy: CCI-Togo moved to formalize longer-term partnerships with Russia, proposing a Togo-Russia Business Council. Tourism Tech Push: Togo reported 500,000+ tourist arrivals in 2024 and linked growth to digital tech and AI to improve visitor spending. Mega-Refinery Watch: Dangote broke ground on a $16bn refinery in Kenya, with regional leaders including Togo’s president—positioned to cut fuel import dependence.
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