The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, undertook an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Togolese leader participated in the investiture ceremony for President Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected following the general election held on January 15.
The ceremony, themed “Protecting achievements and taking a qualitative step towards upper-middle-income country status,” brought together numerous African heads of state along with delegations from various regions including Europe, Asia, and America.
During his visit, Faure Gnassingbé extended his congratulations to his Ugandan counterpart and conveyed his best wishes for a successful new term. In response, Yoweri Museveni expressed appreciation for the presence of the Togolese head of state, highlighting it as a clear demonstration of the cooperative ties between Lomé and Kampala.
Discussions during the visit also focused on critical security matters within the Great Lakes region. As the African Union’s mediator for the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Togolese leader reiterated his commitment to ongoing consultations with various regional stakeholders to foster a lasting resolution to the conflict.
President Museveni, for his part, commended Togolese diplomacy, acknowledging its focus on dialogue and the pursuit of peaceful resolutions. This significant visit underscores Togo’s unwavering commitment to remaining an active participant in African efforts towards regional peace and integration.
