On Tuesday, April 22, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé began a high-level working visit to Uganda, marked by a strategic exchange with his counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, in Kampala. This meeting holds major diplomatic significance at a time when the Great Lakes region is grappling with ongoing instability, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The discussions between the two Heads of State focused on issues of mutual interest, with a special emphasis on security challenges and the dynamics of continental cooperation. By placing peace at the center of their talks, Faure Gnassingbé reaffirmed his commitment to a stable, united Africa that is in control of its own destiny. His discreet yet effective leadership once again stands out through a diplomacy grounded in proximity, direct dialogue, and consultation.
Uganda, a landlocked country in East Africa and a direct neighbor of the DRC and Rwanda, plays a strategic role in maintaining regional balance. The choice of Kampala for these talks highlights Togo’s willingness to be actively involved in African peace and mediation initiatives. President Gnassingbé’s visit also follows his recent appointment as the African Union’s mediator for the DRC crisis—a role that further strengthens Lomé’s credibility on the diplomatic stage.
Through this bold diplomatic initiative, President Faure Gnassingbé continues to position Togo as an influential power committed to peace, stability, and inter-nation dialogue. His trip to Kampala reflects a new African dynamic—where African solutions are being built by Africans themselves, with clarity, determination, and brotherhood.
