Monetary Policy: BCEAO kept its main policy rate at 3% (marginal lending 5%, reserve ratio 3%) as inflation stayed contained, but warned oil and energy risks could push prices up. Fuel Prices: Togo raised retail fuel prices again—unleaded gasoline to CFAF 817/litre (from 725), diesel to 766 (from 750)—as Brent hovered around $106 amid Middle East shipping risks. Aviation Safety: Togo is hosting an ICAO technical assistance mission to review airport safety oversight and compliance, supporting Lomé’s push to strengthen its role as a regional aviation hub. Intellectual Property for SMEs: INPIT convened entrepreneurs in Lomé to stress early trademark and industrial design protection to curb counterfeiting and boost access to finance. Food Safety & Exports: With World Bank support, Togo’s LaNSA lab is being equipped to speed up and expand testing (heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticide residues), helping producers meet sanitary standards. Trade Regulation: Fabric importers in Lomé urged clearer rules and better dialogue with tax authorities to reduce unfair competition and inspection disputes. Market Fire: A fire damaged Kpalimé’s Château market, destroying grain and food stocks; authorities are reviewing market layout and fire-prevention measures. PPP Push: Togo launched a PPP Club to improve project delivery and investor certainty, stressing PPPs are not a way around budget limits. Nuclear Ambitions: Togo is in London for the World Nuclear Symposium, positioning nuclear as a long-term energy security and skills-building opportunity.