Togo and Uganda leaders discuss african integration and regional security

The Togolese Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, has intensified diplomatic engagements across Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and stability in the Great Lakes region. During a high-profile visit to Kampala on May 12, 2026, he attended the inauguration ceremony of Uganda’s re-elected President Yoweri Museveni.

On the sidelines of this official event, the two leaders engaged in discussions addressing critical security challenges plaguing the Great Lakes, particularly the ongoing crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Official sources confirm that Lomé and Kampala remain committed to sustained dialogue to bolster peace initiatives and regional stability.

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The day before, Faure Gnassingbé paid a working visit to Oyo, Republic of the Congo, where he met with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The talks centered on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared economic priorities that benefit both nations.

Key agreements from 2020—particularly those concerning the Port Autonome de Lomé and Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire—were highlighted as pivotal to enhancing trade flows between West and Central Africa. These strategic infrastructures are vital cogs in the continent’s economic machinery.

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Beyond economic cooperation, the discussions also tackled pressing political and security issues facing the continent. As a mediator for the African Union in the DRC crisis, Faure Gnassingbé continues to champion sustainable solutions and stronger African integration through persistent diplomatic outreach.