Latest news in Togo? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
- UN Adoption of Togo-Led World Map Resolution: The United Nations General Assembly officially adopted a historic resolution spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Union to phase out the centuries-old Mercator projection in favor of more accurate representations, such as the Equal Earth design. Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey, hailed the 164-vote approval as a major milestone for cultural and geopolitical fairness, announcing that Togo will begin updating its national school geography materials and curriculum by the end of the year. Indiatimes+ 1
- Regional Agroecology Launch in Lomé: ECOWAS, in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union, launched a $21.6 million regional agroecological transition project based out of Lomé to bolster sustainable farming practices and food security across the region.
- Traditional Epé-Ekpé Festivities: In cultural news, communities in Glidji celebrated the annual Epé-Ekpé (Guin New Year) ceremonies, marked by the ritual taking of the sacred stone (la pierre sacrée), signaling predictions of peace and prosperity for the coming year.