Volta MDCEs equipped to harness economic potentials  

By Michael Foli Jackidy Tegbi (V/R), Oct. 03, GNA – A Volta Economic Forum and Retreat for all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) has identified the Volta Region as corridor to Togo and places Ghana in a strategic location in West...

Togo Plans 950 km² Marine Protected Area to Boost Biodiversity, Fisheries

(Togo First) - • Togo is establishing its first Marine Protected Area (MPA), covering 950 km². • The MPA aims to protect rich but vulnerable biodiversity and support local fisheries. • The project, 10 years in the making, now enters an active...

Togo’s Debt Burden Eases as Economic Growth Outpaces Borrowing

(Togo First) - Togo’s public debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 65% by the end of June 2025, down from 69% at the close of 2024, according to figures presented at the third session of the National Credit Council (CNC), chaired by Economy and Finance...

Nigerian Father Deported from US Left Stranded in Togo After Ghana Transfer

A Nigerian father deported from the United States has told the BBC he is stranded in Lomé, the capital of Togo, after Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred him and five others across the border. The man, who requested anonymity, said he was...

Togo: Who is Benjamin Neumann, the New Head of AFD in Lomé?

The French Development Agency (AFD) manages a portfolio of over €300 million in Togo, with annual commitments of €40–50 million. Benjamin Neumann, with 15 years of experience in fragile regions such as the Sahel, took charge of the Lomé office in...

Togo to host 3rd edition of Biashara Afrika from Nov 3-5

Lomé, the capita of the Republic of Togo will host the third edition of the Biashara Africa Forum, a flagship continental trade forum of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement from November 3-5, 2025, bringing together business...

Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets

New Delhi: India is stepping in to plug fuel shortages in Russia's key markets after Ukrainian drone strikes crippled parts of Moscow's refining system, curtailing fuel exports. Private refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy have ramped up...

Pesticide Misuse Threatens Togo’s Farm Exports, FAO Warns

Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo exceed international pesticide residue limits. Some products contain banned substances, raising health and trade risks. FAO warns that non-compliance could restrict exports of key crops such...

Jordan: Cabinet approves measures to boost agriculture, economy, public services

AMMAN - In its session held on Wednesday and chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, the Cabinet approved a number of decisions aimed, according to a Prime Ministry statement, at boosting economic activity, supporting agriculture, enhancing public...

ECOWAS Bank Approves $308.631 Million to Boost Clean Energy in Nigeria, West Africa

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of $308.631 million to fund strategic projects aimed at advancing clean energy, industrial development, and sustainable growth across West Africa, with significant...

$25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas project company officially established

The ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, estimated to cost $25bn, is advancing rapidly with the creation of a dedicated project company and the expansion of its international financial backing. The pipeline, set to stretch nearly 6,000...

ECOWAS Bank okays $308.63m for Nigeria, others

Africa ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, EBID, has approved $308.631 million to catalyse strategic investments in clean energy, industrial development and sustainable growth across West Africa. It gave the approval at the bank’s 93rd...

Nigeria, Morocco Officially Establish $25bn Gas Pipeline Company

The $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project is moving into a new phase with the creation of a dedicated project company and expanded backing from international financiers. The nearly 6,000-kilometre pipeline will connect Nigeria’s gas...

Togo-Benin Launch $5 Million Sustainable Development Strategy for Mono River Basin

Togo and Benin approved three instruments for the Mono River Basin: a monitoring system, a coordination mechanism, and a Gender Strategy 2025-2030. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) funds the $5 million IREE-Mono project over 48 months....

Nigerian US deportee accuses Ghana of 'dumping' him, five others in Togo

One of the many African deportees from the United States who were received by Ghana to be sent back to their home countries has claimed that they have been abandoned in Togo. According to a report by the BBC on October 1, 2025, the US deportee,...

From US detention to a Togo hotel: Nigerian deportee says he’s been abandoned

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has told the BBC that he is now stranded in a hotel in Lomé, Togo, after Ghanaian immigration officers allegedly smuggled him and five others across the border. He was among a group of 14 deportees...

BCEAO Launches Instant Payments Platform in Togo with Three Banks

(Togo First) - • BCEAO launched the interoperable Instant Payments Platform (PI-PSI) on September 30, enabling 24/7 secure fund transfers across UEMOA countries. • In Togo, Coris Bank, Ecobank, and Orabank are the first operational banks, with...

Lomé Hosts Inaugural Tourism Week to Promote Local Sites and Culture

(Togo First) - • Togo launched its first National Tourism Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3, 2025) to promote domestic tourism and cultural heritage. • The country recorded CFA49.9 billion in tourism revenues from WAEMU travelers in 2023, according to the...

Togo and Ghana Customs Brokers Seal Cross-Border Trade Pact

(Togo First) - • UPRAD-Togo and GIFF signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and harmonize practices. • Bilateral trade between Togo and Ghana reached $448 million in 2023, with Togo’s exports growing 22.2% annually over...

Nigerian deported from US alleges Ghana dumped him, others in Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has claimed that he and five other West African nationals were secretly transferred from Ghana to Togo, where they now remain stranded. The man, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, according...