AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Map Vote: The UN General Assembly backed Togo-led “Correct the Map” with 164 votes to 1, urging governments, schools and tech firms to use equal-area projections like Equal Earth so Africa isn’t shown as smaller than it is; the US was the lone “no,” and the resolution is non-binding and does not ban Mercator for navigation. Togo’s Cost and Pushback: Separate reporting says Togo spent about $2 million on lobbying, tours and consulting tied to the UN campaign, drawing criticism amid a cost-of-living squeeze. Foreign Security Footprint: Northern Togo is seeing a growing presence of Russian African Corps personnel and Turkey-linked SADAT-linked actors, raising concerns about sidelining national forces and sovereignty. Health as Investment: UN Economic Commission for Africa highlighted a push to measure health spending as an economic return, with Togo among participating countries. Agriculture and Exports: Togo’s coffee and cocoa exports fell sharply in 2025-2026, while Lomé hosted the launch of a €20m regional agroecology program under ECOWAS. Regional Energy Debt: Nigeria’s electricity customers in Benin and Togo reportedly owe $28.33m for ancillary services over three years.
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