Latest news in Togo? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Economic and Consumer Developments
- Fuel Price Increases: The Togolese government implemented a revised fuel price schedule that took effect at the pump. The price of unleaded super gasoline rose to 817 CFA francs per liter (an increase of 92 CFA francs), with corresponding upward adjustments for two-stroke mix, kerosene, and diesel driven by automatic pricing mechanisms and global crude oil price fluctuations. Koaci
- Push for Nuclear Energy Adoption: President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, addressed delegates at the World Nuclear Symposium, emphasizing that African nations are seeking technology partnerships rather than aid. Togo officially signed a commitment to support tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050 and announced it will host the 2027 Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA) in Lomé. World Nuclear News+ 1
- Support for UN Map Resolution: Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, formally welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution backing the Equal Earth map projection over traditional Mercator maps to accurately reflect the geographical scale of the African continent. Channel Africa
- Pharmaceutical Regulation: Togo moved forward with structural reforms in public health oversight, operationalizing a dedicated national agency to strengthen the regulation, inspection, and quality control of pharmaceutical products entering the domestic market.
- Cybersecurity Outreach: The National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy) expanded its national digital security tour to regional communities, holding community engagement and safety awareness sessions in Elavagnon within the Est-Mono prefecture. TechReviewAfrica – News Details
- Continental Football Hosting: Lomé hosted the second-leg preliminary round fixture of the CAF Champions League between Nigeria’s Rangers International and Benin Republic champions AS Sobemap, with Rangers advancing on penalties. Punch Newspapers