Latest news in Togo? September 28th, 2026

As of late September 2026, the key developments in Togo include:

• Global Energy Commitment: At the World Nuclear Symposium, Togo officially announced its accession to the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050, signaling a push toward cleaner energy sources and regional infrastructure development. Additionally, it was announced that Lomé will host the upcoming Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA) in June 2027.

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• UN Map Resolution Diplomacy: Togo recently spearheaded a high-profile, African Union-backed resolution at the United Nations General Assembly to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map projection in favor of equal-area map designs that accurately display Africa’s true geographical scale.

  The Guardian

• Regional Diplomacy at the UN: During the ongoing UN General Assembly sessions in New York, Togolese diplomatic representatives have continued to emphasize Togo’s active mediating role between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States, advocating for sustained regional dialogue and cooperation.

  Sharing Ai

• Northern Border Security: Togolese defense and security forces have maintained heightened counter-terrorism operations and cross-border intelligence coordination in the northern Savanes region to mitigate security spillovers.

  Sharing Ai

• Sports: In regional women’s football, Togo’s national U-17 team finished as runners-up in the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup after facing Nigeria in the final match.

  Realnews Magazine