Togo: On the instructions of the President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, Togolese diplomacy intensifies its efforts for peace in the DRC
Togolese diplomacy, under the leadership of President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, continues its efforts to promote regional stability, particularly in response to the security crisis in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Wednesday, May 7, at the African Union City in Kinshasa, Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo received the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Togolese Abroad, Professor Robert Dussey, who delivered an official message from his Togolese counterpart.
This meeting falls within the framework of the mediation mission entrusted to President Faure Gnassingbé by the African Union. Appointed to succeed Angolan President João Lourenço in leading the so-called “Luanda-Nairobi” peace process, the Togolese head of state has been intensifying diplomatic initiatives aimed at reviving dialogue and encouraging reconciliation among the various parties involved in the crisis. In Kinshasa, his envoy presented a progress report on the steps taken, emphasizing Lomé’s desire to see this mediation lead to concrete outcomes.
Following his meeting with the Congolese President, Minister Dussey reaffirmed Togo’s commitment to finding a lasting solution for eastern DRC. He also highlighted that discussions with stakeholders are actively ongoing and that significant progress has already been made. This gradual and inclusive approach reflects the Togolese method: discreet yet determined diplomacy focused on listening, mutual trust, and the pursuit of realistic compromises.
By accepting on April 13 to lead this continental mediation effort, President Faure Gnassingbé confirmed Togo’s growing role as a peace actor in Africa. His commitment is part of a broader vision of collective security and solidarity among African states, at a time when the Great Lakes region is in urgent need of credible and impartial initiatives. The presence of his minister in Kinshasa thus marks a new step in this ongoing diplomatic effort, with the ultimate goal of restoring peace and stability in the DRC.
