Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé recently intensified diplomatic engagements in Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peace initiatives across the Great Lakes region. On May 12, 2026, he attended the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, following Museveni’s re-election.
During the official event, the two heads of state discussed pressing security challenges affecting the Great Lakes area, particularly the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Togolese presidency confirmed that Lomé and Kampala continue to collaborate closely to advance peacebuilding and stability efforts in the region.
A day prior, Faure Gnassingbé held a working visit in Oyo, Republic of the Congo, where he met with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The talks centered on deepening bilateral ties and exploring shared economic priorities.
The leaders highlighted the progress of agreements signed in August 2020 between the Autonomous Port of Lomé and the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire—key strategic assets facilitating trade flows between Central and West Africa.
Beyond economic matters, the discussions also addressed broader political and security concerns facing the continent. As the African Union’s mediator in the eastern DRC crisis, the Togolese leader continues to champion long-term solutions and stronger continental integration.
