Togo Digital Sovereignty: SIN and ST DIGITAL have signed to launch private cloud services at the Lomé Data Centre, aiming to host and process local data in Togo and cut reliance on foreign infrastructure. Engineering Education: Togo adopted a decree formalizing École Polytechnique de Lomé (EPL) after the merger of ENSI and CIC, expanding its role in advanced engineering and tech training. Coastal Resilience in Aného: A World Bank WACA-ResIP visit reviewed coastal erosion and flooding works, including groynes, lagoon channel filling, dredging and beach replenishment—plus jobs for locals. Mining Tech Update: TomaGold completed Phase 2 extension drilling at the Berrigan Mine in Quebec and is launching a broader prospecting campaign. Renewables Contract: DEME’s Japan Offshore Marine JV won a contract to install 21 offshore wind turbines in Japan, with installation planned for 2H27. Mental Health Systems: WHO and partners pushed for stronger, coordinated mental health care across Africa, citing under-resourced and fragmented services. Press Freedom Reality Check: Afrobarometer reports support for media freedom is high, but perceived freedom of speech and media independence are shrinking—Togo scores low on “complete” freedom. Regional Trade & Mobility: Ghana’s e-visa launch signals faster, more digital entry for African travellers, aligning with AfCFTA-era trade integration.