Togo and Uganda leaders discuss regional integration and security in East Africa

Togolese Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé has intensified diplomatic engagements across East and Central Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peacebuilding in the Great Lakes region. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, he attended the inauguration of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, following his re-election to lead the country for another term.

During the official ceremony, the two heads of state held bilateral talks centered on pressing security challenges affecting the Great Lakes region, particularly the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening joint efforts aimed at stabilizing the area and promoting sustainable peace initiatives.

According to diplomatic sources, Lomé and Kampala have maintained regular consultations to align strategies that support regional security and economic integration. These discussions highlight the importance of coordinated action in addressing transnational threats and fostering long-term stability.

The day before the Ugandan inauguration, Faure Gnassingbé paid a working visit to Oyo in the Republic of the Congo, where he met with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The meeting focused on deepening bilateral relations and exploring economic partnerships of mutual interest.

Key topics included the implementation of agreements signed in August 2020 between the Autonomous Port of Lomé and the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire. These port facilities are vital trade hubs connecting Central and West Africa, facilitating the movement of goods and boosting regional economic integration.

Beyond economic cooperation, the leaders also addressed broader political and security challenges facing the continent. As a mediator for the African Union in the crisis in eastern DRC, Faure Gnassingbé continues to champion diplomatic solutions that promote unity and resilience across Africa.