Togo’s faure gnassingbé attends museveni’s inauguration in kampala

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé embarked on an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The esteemed Togolese leader was present at the inauguration ceremony for President Yoweri Museveni, who secured re-election in the general ballot held on January 15.

The momentous ceremony, themed “Safeguarding achievements and advancing qualitatively towards upper-middle-income country status,” drew together numerous African heads of state alongside distinguished delegations from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

During his visit, President Faure Gnassingbé extended heartfelt congratulations to his Ugandan counterpart, expressing his best wishes for a successful new term in office. In response, President Yoweri Museveni warmly acknowledged the Togolese head of state’s attendance, highlighting it as a clear demonstration of the robust cooperative ties between Lomé and Kampala.

Discussions between the two leaders also encompassed critical security matters concerning the Great Lakes region. As the African Union’s designated mediator for the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Togolese head of state reiterated his unwavering commitment to ongoing consultations with various regional stakeholders, aiming to foster a lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict.

For his part, the Ugandan President commended Togo’s diplomatic approach, characterizing it as profoundly dedicated to dialogue and the pursuit of peaceful solutions. This significant visit underscores Togo’s steadfast commitment to remaining a proactive participant in Africa’s collective endeavors towards peace and regional integration.