Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali Friday for a working visit focused on regional stability. In his capacity as an African Union-appointed mediator, Gnassingbé engaged Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in closed-door discussions addressing bilateral cooperation and pressing security challenges across the Great Lakes region.
Central to the talks was the deteriorating situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both leaders examined pathways to de-escalate tensions and coordinate responses aimed at restoring lasting peace to the conflict-affected area.
The Kigali meeting builds directly on momentum from a January 17, 2026 summit hosted in Lomé, where regional stakeholders aligned strategies for strengthening peace efforts in the DRC. Gnassingbé’s diplomatic outreach underscores Togo’s active role in fostering African-led conflict resolution.
These high-level consultations seek to forge a consensual framework for addressing the complex crisis. By leveraging bilateral ties and AU mediation channels, the two presidents aim to advance coordinated action toward sustainable stability in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.
