Togo: Dussey Considers the AES as a Security Barrier for Its Neighbors – La Nouvelle Tribune

Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey stated that Togo views Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as key players in regional security, emphasizing that isolating these countries is not an effective response to security threats. He highlighted that their security situation directly affects neighboring states, especially those in the Gulf of Guinea, and described their role as a 'security barrier' against jihadist expansion. Lomé continues to engage in close dialogue with these nations despite their withdrawal from ECOWAS, aiming to bolster regional stability and protect coastal countries. Relations between Togo and these Sahel countries have strengthened in 2026, including a meeting in April with their foreign ministers.