Togo Balances France & Russia, Faces Domestic Unrest
Update: 2025-12-21
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Togos President, Faure Gnassingbé, is playing a delicate balancing act between France and Russia, maintaining good relations with both while navigating domestic unrest. After a failed coup in Benin, rebel leader Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri may have sought asylum in neighboring countries with which Togo has close ties. Gnassingbé recently visited France and Russia, signing a defense pact with the latter that allows Russian ships to dock at Togos Lomé port. This move has not been well-received by France, which has provided military aid to help stabilize the region. Gnassingbé has also shifted power domestically, becoming an unlimited-term prime minister, and has faced protests and criticism. Despite this, he has warned of fake news and jailed critics. In a recent address, he hinted at reviewing cases for releases, a small step to ease domestic unrest.
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