At the podium of the 51st World Nuclear Symposium in London, Togolese diplomacy leaves an indelible mark. Faure Gnassingbé embodies without detour the voice of the continent’s energy ambitions. Before the assembly of global decision-makers in civil nuclear energy, his performance stands apart from the conventional. It deploys a sovereign posture, fully attentive to the urgent needs of the African economy.
The advocacy he delivers in London breaks with the usual rhetoric of vague intentions. Africa now refuses the status of mere spectator or passive consumer of foreign technologies.
Industrial expansion, the rise of digital technology, and the modernization of hospitals demand abundant, continuous, and affordable electricity.
For the President of the Council, small modular reactors offer the ideal response to these vital needs.
The time demands concrete actions, equitable partnerships, and accessible financial mechanisms. Political ambition alone is no longer enough; structured action must take over.
This international offensive draws its relevance from exemplary internal rigor. Togo applies on its own territory the method it advocates on a global scale. The establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission in January 2025 and the signing of the cooperation framework with the IAEA materialize this unwavering determination.
The country proves that institutional preparation precedes the construction of every infrastructure.
By joining the global coalition for tripling nuclear capacity by 2050, Togolese diplomacy affirms its rank among visionary actors.
The awarding of the third edition of the African Summit on Nuclear Energy Innovation to Lomé for June 2027 consecrates this success. This handover from Kigali makes the Togolese capital the headquarters of the continent’s energy strategy.
Faure Gnassingbé orchestrates a diplomacy of action where technical expertise fuels a major geopolitical ambition. Togo positions itself at the forefront, ready to guide Africa toward independence and prosperity.
Gilles TOSSOU
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