Right to Information: Transparency International chapters launched a new West Africa research report on access-to-information laws in Liberia, Ghana, Togo and Sierra Leone, praising legal frameworks but flagging real-world implementation gaps for citizens, journalists and civil society. Banking & Trade: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated elected Cathia Lawson-Hall to its board in Lomé (June 3) and shareholders approved a $40m dividend for FY2025, marking a return to dividend payments since 2022. Power & Regional Integration: The World Bank says West Africa’s power integration push is boosting electricity supply and cross-border trade, with thousands of kilometres of transmission lines built across 15 countries including Togo. Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m in equity to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping across Africa, listing active operations in Togo and plans to grow further. Local Development: Lomé hosted the 8th ECOWAS forum of national volunteer agencies (June 2–4), focused on turning knowledge into action for volunteering. Visa Policy Watch: Reports say the US plans to cut routine visa-processing posts in Africa to 20 hubs, with Lomé named among the locations.