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...

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...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Man Deported From US Cries Out, Says Ghanaian Authorities Secretly ‘Dumped’ Him, Others In Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has raised the alarm after alleging that Ghanaian immigration officials forcibly moved him and five others across the border and abandoned them in Togo. According to a BBC report on Wednesday, the...

Cabinet Approves Economic, Legislative, Development Decisions

Ammon News - The Cabinet, during its Wednesday session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, approved a series of economic, legislative, and development-related decisions. The Cabinet decided to consider the cost of treated and reclaimed water...

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...

Nigeria@65: ‘Chevron’s partnership with Nigeria for socio-economic development’ 

As Nigeria celebrates her 65th independence anniversary, Chevron companies in Nigeria are proud of our partnership and contribution to the social and economic development of the country. In over six decades of operation in Nigeria, Chevron Nigeria...

Nigerians, others deported by US to Ghana ‘dumped’ in Togo

West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers, and deportees have told AFP. Ghanaian leader John Mahama, earlier this month, disclosed that...

Mastercard Start Path’s Small Business programme: ABHI selected as one of eight startups worldwide

KARACHI: ABHI has been selected as one of the eight startups worldwide to join Mastercard Start Path’s Small Business programme. This highly competitive programme supports startups to scale solutions that drive simple, smart and secure digital...

Togo Lists Two Treasury Bonds on Regional Bourse

Togo raised CFA102.77 billion ($156 million) in two bond issues now set for listing on the BRVM on Oct. 3. The bonds carry coupons of 6.45% (five years) and 6.60% (seven years), both priced at CFA10,000 par value. The move is part of a...