ECOWAS Development Finance: Lomé-based EBID approved over $417mn for five West Africa projects, including a $260mn Trans-Saharan Highway segment in Nigeria, as it plans to double its balance sheet to close a $36bn infrastructure gap. Energy & Trade Reality Check: After claims that Dangote petrol is cheaper abroad and re-imported via Lomé, a fact-check says there’s no proof of lower prices outside Nigeria—just increased regional trading and disputed pricing claims. Digital Governance & Records: Togo marked International Archives Day in Lomé, pushing stronger archives management to boost transparency, protect citizens’ rights, and support e-government and digital records. Telecom Upgrade in Togo: Yas Togo’s CEO Pierre-Antoine Legagneur highlights network expansion and 5G-ready infrastructure, with the operator leading mobile internet and telephony shares per regulator data. Wildlife Under Pressure: Conservationists warn West Africa’s yellow-billed kite is being poached for belief-based rituals as vulture numbers fall, with poaching reported in Benin, Togo and Nigeria. Health Lab Capacity: JICA-NMIMR training in Ghana finished for infectious-disease lab professionals from six countries, including Togo, strengthening regional diagnostics and surveillance. Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS donated 670 assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria, with Togo included in the programme’s first phase. Aviation Policy: The African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 ended in Lomé with the Lomé Declaration to accelerate aviation liberalization and connectivity across Africa.