Togo
Tracked across 50 events · 601 articles · First seen Jun 05, 2025 · Last active Aug 23, 2026
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International
Impact: Togo>>> is a recipient country of a road rehabilitation project, the 'Sokodé - Bassar' Road, which is 92% complete and aims to improve connectivity and reduce transport costs.
May 20, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Togo is Ghana's largest informal trade partner, with over 70% of trade informal. Ghana's trade deficit with Togo widened steadily, reaching GH¢994.1 million by Q3.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Togo's electricity utility (CEET) failed to pay current invoices, contributing to the debt.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On August 14, 2026, the Embassy of Switzerland in Accra announced the appointment of Dr Thomas Oertle as Switzerland's Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo. Oertle, a career diplomat with extensive experience in Africa and…
Impact: Togo is a host country for the new Swiss ambassador, with relations spanning trade, development and political dialogue.
Aug 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Togo>>> is one of the seven African markets where Spiro Agnew>>> currently operates, benefiting from the expansion of electric mobility.
Jun 01, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Impact: Togo is another initial beneficiary of the ECOWAS regional program, receiving assistive devices alongside Nigeria.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
After five days of negotiations in Switzerland (August 17-21), the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) agreed on a roadmap for peace talks under the Doha Framework Agreement signed…
Impact: Togo serves as the African Union mediator in the talks, contributing to the mediation process. Its role is diplomatic.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
Business
Impact: Togo is one of the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union that will benefit from the project to strengthen private sector competitiveness.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Togo is one of the countries where Blackcore is suspected of operating foreign digital interference operations.
Jun 11, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Impact: Togo>>>, through its Maritime>>>, established new cooperative ties with China — Shandong>>>.
May 30, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Impact: Togo is one of the African nations from which India is importing non-genetically-modified soybeans, benefiting from the premium prices.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Togo is a transit country, gaining energy access and economic integration benefits.
Jul 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Impact: Togo's national Houngbo is the incumbent ILO head; his re-election bid may be affected by the nomination.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Mentioned as a potential destination for some of the counterfeit drugs, indicating transnational distribution networks.
Aug 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
On August 13, 2026, the Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) held its 12th Chairman/Chief Executive Officer's Commendations and Awards ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. Chairman Mohammed Buba Marwa honored 274 personnel, 18 commands,…
Impact: Togo is implicated as part of a drug trafficking corridor, which may affect its international reputation and cooperation efforts.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
A UN report dated August 10, 2026 revealed that an estimated $50 million ransom paid in 2025 for the release of a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund their advances…
Impact: Southern neighbor where JNIM operates; potential spillover of violence and instability.
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
BeOne Medicines, together with the Kashmir Care Foundation and The Max Foundation, announced the renewal of their partnership through 2028 to expand access to BRUKINSA (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in…
Impact: Togo is a potential new country for program expansion, which could bring BRUKINSA access to patients there for the first time.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into possible price manipulation and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria's cement market. Preliminary findings from a three-month cross-border study, detailed in a…
Impact: Togo, despite lacking limestone deposits, has lower cement prices than Nigeria, serving as a key comparison point in the FCCPC's findings.
Aug 18, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Impact: Togo>>> is acknowledged for its efforts in easing travel restrictions, which is seen as beneficial for promoting trade and investment across Africa.
Jun 09, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
Impact: Togo is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: Togo moved from low-income to lower-middle-income status.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Country of origin for 6 suspects.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Source country for some victims, indicating cross-border recruitment by the scheme.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Ghana recorded higher exports than imports with Togo, reflecting regional trade integration.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On August 9, 2026, Ghanaian security forces intercepted a truck at Bunkpurugu near the Ghana-Togo border carrying 118 bags of cocoa beans (11,800 kg) allegedly destined for Togo. Four suspects were arrested: driver Dickson Asante,…
Impact: Intended destination of the smuggled cocoa; interception may affect illicit trade flows but has minimal direct impact.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its International — Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, arrested Chadian national Mahadijiria Abdoulaye on August 5, 2026, in Kano State, Nigeria. Abdoulaye was wanted by Chadian…
Impact: Served as a transit point during the repatriation, facilitating the operation.
Aug 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
On August 14, 2026, Moody s Ratings upgraded the long-term issuer rating of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) from B2 to B1, with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects EBID's sound solvency,…
Impact: Togo hosts EBID's headquarters in Lomé, and the upgrade enhances the country's financial sector reputation.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Togo is the only country that moved from low-income to lower-middle-income status in the latest World Bank Group update.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Togo is mentioned as the former prime minister's home country, providing a biographical detail for Gilbert Houngbo.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Togo was Nigeria's biggest export destination in Africa.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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