On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé held a meeting in Lomé with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Regional Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni during an official visit to Togo.
The Congolese envoy presented a written communication from DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, emphasizing the urgency of advancing peace efforts in eastern DRC. “We were entrusted with delivering a special message from President Tshisekedi regarding the pacification of eastern DRC,” Anzuluni stated. “His Excellency Faure Gnassingbé’s role as African Union mediator has been instrumental in shaping these efforts.”
The minister provided a comprehensive briefing on recent milestones in the disarmament and demobilization initiatives, a critical component of Kinshasa’s strategy to restore lasting peace in the region. The meeting underscored Togo’s diplomatic commitment to supporting stabilization in the DRC and the broader Great Lakes area.
Diplomatic momentum builds for eastern DRC peace process
Faure Gnassingbé, appointed African Union mediator for the DRC crisis in April 2025, has intensified diplomatic engagement to unify regional stakeholders. His leadership has positioned Lomé as a hub for strategic summits and negotiations, fostering critical dialogue, strengthening ceasefire commitments, and aligning peace initiatives to resolve the conflict.
Togo’s strategic role in Great Lakes peace efforts
The Lomé meeting highlights Togo’s growing influence as a neutral facilitator in regional peacebuilding. By hosting high-level discussions and reinforcing collaborative frameworks, the country is helping bridge gaps between conflicting parties while advancing sustainable solutions.
Eastern DRC has long grappled with instability, but diplomatic interventions like this one signal a coordinated push toward de-escalation and long-term reconciliation.
