AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfrican Air Travel Push (Lomé): Ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration and Implementation Matrix at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026, aiming to cut barriers to cheaper, connected air travel across Africa and speed up the Single African Air Transport Market. Aviation Cost Relief (Nigeria): Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says Nigeria is granting a 30% discount on statutory fees for domestic airlines, while also pushing for VAT neutrality and auditing duplicate levies to lower costs for carriers and passengers. Tourism & Culture (Togo): Togo’s FoNSICA film and audiovisual fund is set to become operational soon, with a reviewed financing framework to support the sector and strengthen governance. Border Safety (Aflao): Travellers using the Aflao border enclave face rising insecurity, with calls for restored streetlights and more police/military presence after reports of night attacks and a driver’s killing. Health Access (Togo): WHO highlights Togo’s shortage of mental health specialists, with reforms underway via national health and mental health strategic plans. Wildlife Crime (West Africa): Reports link sophisticated trafficking networks to golden lion tamarin smuggling routes, including seizures in Togo.
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