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Germany commits 25.6 billion CFA francs to Togo

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Germany has announced more than 39 million euros, or around 25.6 billion CFA francs, to fund new projects in Togo. The package includes 27 million euros in financial cooperation and 12 million in technical cooperation in agriculture, energy, health, training and local authorities, according to 24 Heure Info.

Germany has announced more than 39 million euros, or around 25.6 billion CFA francs, to support several priority sectors in Togo, including agriculture, energy, health, vocational training and local authorities, reports 24 Heure Info.

The commitments were announced on 26 October following intergovernmental consultations held in Lomé and concluded on 23 October 2026. They include 27 million euros in financial cooperation for investment and infrastructure, as well as 12 million euros in technical cooperation for expertise and skills development.

The “Irrigation +” project, school canteens and rural roads are among the agricultural initiatives concerned. Berlin and Lomé also plan to continue strengthening the Nangbéto hydro-solar hybrid power plant, while 35 municipalities are already receiving funding, according to 24 Heure Info.

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