AI Governance in Africa: Africa secured eight seats on the new AI for Good Global Commission, with Rwanda’s Paul Kagame as co-chair and Togo’s Cina Lawson among government representatives, as the ITU-backed body pushes responsible AI with a voice for developing countries. Togo Digital Transformation: Togo’s Minister of Public Sector Efficiency and Digital Transformation, Cina Lawson, is also highlighted in the AI governance push, reinforcing Lomé’s role in shaping AI policy. Health Data Systems: Rwanda is sharing its national health intelligence model with Togo and other African countries through a South-to-South learning exchange in Kigali, aiming for locally owned health data and better policy decisions. Togo Biodiversity Financing: In Lomé, stakeholders are reviewing Togo’s biodiversity financing framework under UNDP’s BIOFIN to validate financing mechanisms and design a national biodiversity finance plan. Microplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonize coastal microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques. Energy Payments Watch: Nigeria’s electricity regulator reports weak Q1 2026 payment performance from Togo and other neighbors, leaving large outstanding balances. Connectivity & Resilience: CSquared announced added capacity on the 2Africa West cable to reduce landing-hub concentration risk and strengthen West/Central Africa connectivity. Border Tech: Nigeria and Benin customs are testing a geospatial border management application using the WCO satellite platform to target trans-border crime and improve trade security. Local Impact: A bridge collapse in Kongo/Tempane District stranded traders and residents and disrupted access to markets and health services.