Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been actively engaged in intensive diplomatic consultations across Central and East Africa, focusing on critical issues of regional cooperation and fostering peace within the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader participated in the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected to lead his nation, held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Kampala.
On the sidelines of this official event, both heads of state held significant discussions concerning the security imperatives impacting the Great Lakes region. A primary focus was the ongoing instability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the Togolese presidency, Lomé and Kampala maintain regular dialogues and concerted efforts to bolster peace and stability initiatives throughout this vital part of the continent.
Earlier, President Faure Gnassingbé had undertaken a working visit to Oyo, Congo, for discussions with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. Their exchanges were centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Togo and Congo, alongside several economic dossiers of mutual interest.
Notably, the two leaders addressed the implementation of agreements finalized in August 2020 between the Autonomous Port of Lomé and the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire. These maritime facilities are recognized as strategic infrastructure crucial for facilitating commercial exchanges across Central and West Africa.
Beyond economic considerations, the discussions also delved into the broader political and security challenges confronting the African continent. As an African Union mediator in the crisis affecting Eastern DRC, the Togolese leader continues his dedicated diplomatic outreach, striving for a lasting resolution and advocating for enhanced African integration.
