Investment/ Togo positioned as strategic investment hub for West Africa, says corporate council on Africa
On May 21, 2026, Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé received Florizelle Liser, President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in Lomé for talks focused on strengthening economic ties between Africa and the United States.
Discussions centered on trade cooperation prospects between Togo and American partners, as well as preparations for the next U.S.-Africa Business Summit, to be held in Mauritius this July.
The international event will bring together economic stakeholders and investors seeking to boost trade and investment across the African continent.
Following the meeting, Ms. Liser praised the economic performance of Togo and its strategic geographic location in West Africa.
After visiting several American and Togolese companies based in Lomé, she expressed optimism about the plural many investment opportunities of the country.
According to the CCA chief, Togo possesses significant assets that can make it a true regional platform for international investors.
She highlighted the economic dynamism of the country, quality infrastructure, and openness to international economic partnerships.
“We consider Togo a strategic investment platform for West Africa,” she said, adding that the country has all the characteristics of a natural hub for commercial activities in the sub-region.
Ms. Liser also emphasized the importance of anchoring the economic development of Togo within a broader regional dynamic.
This vision aligns with the ambitions of Togolese authorities, who are pursuing a policy of enhanced cooperation with neighboring countries to boost economic growth and improve living conditions.
The Corporate Council on Africa is the leading U.S. business association bringing together American and African companies investing in key growth sectors across the continent.
The organization plays a key role in promoting economic exchanges between the United States and Africa.
