Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to escalating regional tensions driven by the presence of armed groups in eastern DRC.
Appointed by the African Union as mediator, Gnassingbé is holding direct talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to address the root causes of the conflict, its wider regional impact, and the involvement of various actors fueling instability.
The Togolese presidency emphasized Gnassingbé’s commitment to fostering dialogue and reconciliation, aiming to restore trust and cooperation between Kigali and Kinshasa.
Already recognized for his active role in promoting peace and regional integration, the Togolese leader has visited Kigali multiple times in recent months.
His mission comes at a volatile moment, with both Rwanda and the DRC accusing each other of supporting rebel groups, and Kinshasa recently suspending former President Joseph Kabila’s party and accusing him of high treason following a visit to Goma, a city it claims is under de facto Rwandan control.
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