Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to arrive in Lomé on June 15, 2026, for an official working visit aimed at deepening diplomatic ties with Togo. His meeting with Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional security, and Africa’s integration agenda.
Key discussions under way
The visit follows Togo’s active mediation efforts in the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both leaders previously engaged in consultations in Kigali to address stability challenges in the Great Lakes region, reinforcing the importance of coordinated African solutions to regional conflicts.
Building a model of South-South cooperation
Over the years, Lomé and Kigali have developed a robust partnership across trade, infrastructure, and governance, setting an example of effective South-South collaboration. This visit underscores their shared commitment to leveraging mutual strengths for sustainable development and continental progress.
The high-level engagement highlights the growing strategic alignment between both nations and their dedication to fostering peace, economic growth, and unity across Africa.
