Ouganda: Faure Gnassingbé backs yoweri museveni at inauguration ceremony

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé paid an official visit to Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The Togolese leader attended the swearing-in ceremony of Yoweri Museveni, re-elected after the general elections held on January 15, 2026.

The event, themed « Safeguarding progress and advancing toward upper-middle-income status », brought together African heads of state alongside delegations from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the inauguration ceremony in Kampala

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During the visit, Faure Gnassingbé extended his congratulations to Yoweri Museveni and wished him success in his new term. In response, the Ugandan president praised the Togolese leader’s presence, highlighting it as a testament to the strong bilateral cooperation between Lomé and Kampala.

Leaders at the inauguration event in Kampala

The discussions also covered regional security challenges, particularly in the Great Lakes region. As the African Union special envoy for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Faure Gnassingbé reaffirmed his commitment to fostering dialogue among regional stakeholders to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict.

African leaders at Museveni’s inauguration ceremony

The Ugandan president commended Togolese diplomacy, noting its emphasis on dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. This visit underscores Togo’s dedication to playing an active role in Africa’s peacebuilding and regional integration efforts.