Latest news in Togo? September 8th, 2026

The main news developments concerning Togo as of September 8, 2026:

• Togo-Led UN Cartography Resolution: The UN General Assembly adopted a major resolution championed by Togo titled “Correct the Map,” which calls for transitioning away from the traditional Mercator projection toward equal-area projections like Equal Earth to accurately depict the scale of Africa. Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey hailed the vote, which passed with overwhelming support (164 votes in favor). BellaNaija+ 1
• Council of Ministers and Institutional Reforms: The Togolese Council of Ministers met to review national frameworks, focusing on modernizing the judicial and administrative systems to align with broader state governance and economic development goals.
• Development Roadmap 2026–2031: The government presented its updated strategic roadmap covering 2026 through 2031 to international development partners, aiming to strengthen financing and technical cooperation for national infrastructure and social programs.
• Diplomatic and Media Matters: Following international attention regarding the detention of two French documentary filmmakers and their local fixer in Lomé, the journalists were granted provisional release, with interviews and reactions circulating in international media. Boursorama