President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo has recently undertaken extensive diplomatic engagements across Central and East Africa. These discussions primarily focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing peace initiatives, particularly within the sensitive Great Lakes region. A key highlight of his itinerary was attending the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following Museveni’s re-election.

During the official proceedings, the two heads of state held bilateral talks concerning the critical security challenges affecting the Great Lakes area, with a specific emphasis on the enduring crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Togolese presidency indicated that Lomé and Kampala maintain consistent consultations to bolster ongoing efforts aimed at fostering peace and long-term stability in this crucial part of the continent.

Prior to his visit to Uganda, President Gnassingbé made a working trip to Oyo, Congo, where he met with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. Their exchanges covered the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and a range of economic dossiers of mutual interest to both nations.

A significant aspect of their dialogue involved the implementation status of agreements reached in August 2020 between the Autonomous Port of Lomé and the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire. These port facilities are recognized as vital strategic infrastructures for facilitating commercial trade flows across Central and West Africa.

Beyond economic considerations, the leaders also addressed the broader political and security hurdles facing the African continent. In his capacity as the African Union’s mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Togolese leader continues his diplomatic endeavors, advocating for sustainable solutions and reinforcing the continent’s integration.