Togo First - Economic News in Togo.

Author: togofirst.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Togo

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In Togo, 2.4 billion FCFA will be invested in 2026 to provide solar kits to households as part of the universal electricity access policy by 2030. Health authorities are also considering the establishment of a complementary health insurance to expand the Universal Health Insurance (AMU). Additionally, the municipality of Ogou 1 has implemented a local waste management policy. Finally, the capital, Lomé, is hosting the 17th Regional Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie from April 7 to 9, 2026.

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