On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo, paid an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, where he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected 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 conveyed his congratulations to President Museveni, wishing him success in his new term. In response, Museveni expressed appreciation for the Togolese leader’s presence, highlighting it as a symbol of the strong cooperation between Lomé and Kampala.
Key discussions also revolved around regional security, particularly in the Great Lakes region. As the African Union mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Faure Gnassingbé reaffirmed his commitment to continuing consultations with regional stakeholders to foster a lasting resolution to the conflict.
President Museveni praised Togolese diplomacy, emphasizing its focus on dialogue and peaceful solutions. This visit underscores Togo‘s dedication to playing an active role in Africa’s peacebuilding and regional integration efforts.
