Togo’s Sahel Strategy: A Bridge to Stability and Global Engagement. Lomé, Togo — In a move to bolster regional and international security, Togo has outlined a comprehensive Sahel Strategy (2026–2028) aimed at fostering stability and engagement between the landlocked countries of the Sahel and the wider global community. During a high-level summit in Lomé, the Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey, presented the strategy, which includes fostering political dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), enhancing regional and international cooperation, combating terrorism, and strengthening regional economic integration.
This initiative is a direct response to the increasing security challenges, including jihadist violence, faced by the AES nations.
The strategy’s five pillars aim to create a more cohesive approach to addressing the complex issues within the region. By utilizing the Port of Lomé as a logistical hub for trade, Togo seeks to facilitate access to the Atlantic Ocean for landlocked Sahelian states, thereby boosting economic growth and trade.
Additionally, the strategy underscores the importance of security cooperation, aiming to prevent fragmentation within the AES and to combat the spread of jihadist threats.
The AES nations have faced significant security and political instability, with some distancing themselves from traditional allies like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West. Togo’s strategic initiative, supported by the international community, represents a hopeful step towards regional unity and stability.
As the Sahel region grapples with ongoing instability, Togo’s role as a mediator and facilitator could prove pivotal in shaping its future.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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