On May 12, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo, traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni, who secured re-election in the January 15 general elections. The event, themed “Safeguarding achievements and advancing toward upper-middle-income status,” brought together African heads of state alongside delegations from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
During the visit, Faure Gnassingbé extended his congratulations to Yoweri Museveni, expressing wishes for success in his new term. In response, Museveni praised Gnassingbé’s presence, highlighting it as a testament to the strong cooperative ties between Lomé and Kampala.
Bilateral discussions also covered pressing regional security issues, particularly in the Great Lakes region. As the African Union’s mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gnassingbé reiterated Togo’s commitment to fostering dialogue among regional stakeholders to achieve a lasting resolution.
Yoweri Museveni commended Togo’s diplomatic approach, noting its focus on dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. The visit underscores Togo’s dedication to playing an active role in Africa’s peacebuilding and regional integration initiatives.
