Togo: a step towards resolving the crisis
A delegation from the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland of Togo recently met with President Faure Gnassingbé to take stock of the political situation in the country. This delegation, led by General Salifou Mody, Minister of Defense, expressed the government’s main demand: the total withdrawal of French forces present on Togolese territory.
According to General Mody, an agreement has been reached between the Togolese and French authorities, and the withdrawal process is underway. The Minister of Defense also stressed the importance of having guarantor countries for this agreement, citing the United States and Togo. He expressed his gratitude to Togo, a sister country, for its continued support and its role as guarantor in this delicate situation.
The issue of the withdrawal of French forces from Niger has raised concerns and mixed reactions within the international community. The head of Togolese diplomacy, Robert Dussey, condemned the power grabs by force, while offering his support to the Nigerien government. He underlined Togo’s desire to play a facilitating role in the region, particularly with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has imposed strict financial sanctions and interrupted trade with the Neighboring Nigeria.
These recent discussions between the Togolese delegation and President Gnassingbé show a significant step towards resolving the political crisis in the region. The withdrawal of French forces, a key demand of the Togolese government, will help restore the country’s stability and sovereignty.
Togo, as the guarantor country of this agreement, plays a crucial role in the search for a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis. Its availability to work with the international community, in particular with ECOWAS, is a positive sign of cooperation and regional solidarity.
In conclusion, the recent discussions between Togo and France mark a major turning point in the search for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis in Niger. The withdrawal of French forces, supported by Togo, is an essential step in restoring the stability and sovereignty of the country. Togo’s willingness to play a facilitating role and its cooperation with the international community are encouraging signs for the future of the region.