Aviation Policy: Nigeria’s Festus Keyamo says a 30% discount on statutory fees for domestic airlines is meant to cut costs and boost air connectivity across Africa, with moves toward VAT neutrality and auditing duplicate levies. Regional Air Access: African ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration in Togo to remove barriers and make air travel more affordable under the Single African Air Transport Market push. Togo Film & Media: Togo’s FoNSICA film and audiovisual fund is set to become operational after a review of its financing framework, aiming to close the sector’s funding gap. Fisheries & Food Security: Togo urged stakeholders to respect the annual fishing moratorium as demand far outstrips local production, citing illegal fishing and habitat pressures. World Cup Culture: A Miami exhibition, “Art and the Beautiful Game,” spotlights Africa’s soccer legacy during the World Cup, with works from dozens of artists. Sports Streaming: New World TV partnered with Orange to stream premium sports via Orange Max it app across nine African countries. Governance & Integrity: A World Bank-backed capacity session in Lomé focused on fraud, corruption risks, and accountability in public projects. Security & Influence: Ukraine’s intelligence alleges Russia plans to expand “Russian Houses” in Togo and other countries to shape opinion and recruit.