AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMental Health in Lomé: WHO and partners convened a four-day West and Central Africa gathering in Lomé where 26 countries pledged to expand rights-based, community-centred mental health care, with officials warning that only 17 states have aligned policies with international human rights standards. World Bank Boost for Togo: Togo signed five World Bank financing deals worth $429m (about 257.4bn CFA) to back electricity access, social cohesion in the north, and transport/logistics upgrades under the “Protect, Unite and Transform” agenda. Local Governance & AU Talks: Togo’s territorial administration ministry opened talks with the African Union on cooperation for local development, including capacity building, peace and security, and economic empowerment for women and youth as the country pushes decentralisation. Security & Regional Context: UN officials warned of a widening terrorist threat across West Africa and the Sahel, noting militants are increasingly using drones, new communications and cryptocurrencies. Togo in International Shipping: A Russian strike hit a Togo-flagged vessel in Odesa, killing three crew and injuring five, renewing concerns about attacks on civilian shipping and food supply routes.
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