On the Togolese coast, the fight against coastal erosion continues with the provisional reception of 26 new ears on the Gbodjomé–Agbodrafo–Goumoukopé–Kpémé section. These works aim to slow the retreat of the shore, a threat to the housing, infrastructure and economic activities of riparian communities.
Built perpendicular to the beach, the ears of thorn slow down the movement of sand under the effect of sea currents and promote its accumulation on certain portions of the coast. Their establishment thus helps to stabilize the coastline and limit the effects of erosion on inhabited areas.
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These new achievements complement the developments already undertaken. In Agbodrafo, 7 ears have recently been built, while 6 old works have been rehabilitated. In Aného, a blade breaker was also extended by 200 meters.
All these infrastructures pursue a key objective: to preserve communities exposed to coastal degradation and to reduce the risks to their livelihoods. The protection of the shore is of particular interest to the inhabitants and economic actors whose activities depend on this area.
The work is carried out as part of the West African Coastal Area Resilience Investment Project (WACA ResIP), funded by the World Bank. At the end of September 2026, the project had a physical execution rate of 70%, compared to 94% for financial execution. Its closing is scheduled for 2027.
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The continuation of the work and the maintenance of the works will be decisive in consolidating the results and sustainably strengthening the protection of coastal populations.
