DR Congo President visits Togo to strengthen bilateral and regional ties
President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conducted a working and friendship visit to Lomé, Togo, on Monday, January 12, at the invitation of President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
The discussions between the two leaders centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation, with a focus on economic, cultural, and security partnerships.
President Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating closely with his Togolese counterpart to address shared challenges, paving the way for deeper cooperation within a Pan-African framework.
Regional peace and security, particularly in the volatile Great Lakes region, were also high on the agenda.
President Tshisekedi acknowledged the mediation efforts of President Gnassingbé’s as the African Union-appointed facilitator in the DRC conflict; a role credited with reducing tensions since April 2025 and advancing peace agreements with Rwanda.
The visit underscores ongoing regional dialogue aimed at promoting stability, peace, and economic integration.
Both presidents expressed a shared determination to work toward the prosperity of their nations and the African continent as a whole.
Gilbert FOTSO
