• Lomé to host UK-Francophone Africa Trade Forum on Nov. 12-13
• Event to gather 600+ officials, investors, and business leaders
• Focus on trade, investment, and UK partnerships with West and Central Africa
  

Lomé, the Togolese capital, will host the UK-West and Central Francophone Africa Trade and Investment Forum on Nov. 12-13.

The event is expected to bring together more than 600 participants, including government officials, investors, and business leaders from across the region. The forum is jointly organized by the Togolese government, the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, and partners such as UK Export Finance and DMA Invest.

The event will focus on investment opportunities, trade partnerships, and financing tools to deepen economic ties between the United Kingdom and Francophone countries in West and Central Africa. Discussions will also address the economic priorities of participating nations and ongoing reforms aimed at making their economies more attractive to investors.

The high-level gathering comes as Togo continues efforts to improve its business environment and draw more foreign investment. For Lomé, it is an opportunity to showcase its logistics and trade advantages,  notably its deep-water port and pro-business tax reforms,  while strengthening partnerships with British firms.