Togo First - Economic News in Togo.

Author: togofirst.comPublished on: March 9, 2026Country: Togo

Business & EconomyPublic ManagementEconomic Governance

In Togo, six institutions have been authorized to provide instant payment services to the public. Koubouni Touni has been elected as the head of the National Association of Municipalities of Togo. Luxembourg will finance two projects in higher education, while the National Assembly has adopted a law amending the framework law on the environment. Togo has also raised 22 billion FCFA in the regional financial market.

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