Diplomatic talks on african unity and regional security between Togo and Uganda

Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé engaged in high-level diplomatic talks in East and Central Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peacekeeping in the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader attended Uganda’s presidential inauguration ceremony in Kampala on May 12, 2026, where President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for another term.

During the event, the two heads of state discussed pressing security concerns plaguing the Great Lakes region, particularly the prolonged conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Official sources confirm that Lomé and Kampala maintain regular coordination to bolster peace initiatives and regional stability across the continent’s heartland.

Earlier that week, Faure Gnassingbé traveled to Oyo, Republic of the Congo, for a working visit with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. Their discussions centered on deepening bilateral ties and advancing shared economic priorities, including key infrastructure projects.

Key topics included the implementation of agreements signed in August 2020 between the Lomé Autonomous Port and Pointe-Noire Autonomous Port—critical trade gateways connecting Central and West Africa. Strengthening these economic corridors is seen as vital for boosting intra-African commerce and reducing reliance on external partners.

Beyond economic cooperation, the leaders also addressed broader continental challenges, including political instability and cross-border security threats. As a mediator for the African Union in the DRC crisis, Faure Gnassingbé continues to champion diplomatic solutions while pushing for stronger African integration to tackle shared regional issues.