Gulf of Guinea: UN launches new regional conflict prevention platform in Lomé

Author: togofirst.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Togo

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Gulf of Guinea: UN launches new regional conflict prevention platform in Lomé

The United Nations System convened in Lomé on June 3-4, 2026 to launch a regional conflict prevention platform in the Gulf of Guinea, in response to the spread of security threats from the Sahel to coastal countries.

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