Togo has launched its new diplomatic season with a strong call for the defence of African interests on the global stage.

This year’s theme, “New Geopolitical Rivalries and Africa’s Strategic Autonomy,” highlights the need for the continent to assert itself amid shifting international dynamics.

Authorities in Lomé say Africa must strengthen cooperation, define its own priorities, and defend its voice in global governance.

The launch marks Togo’s renewed push for diplomacy that protects African autonomy in the face of emerging rivalries.