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French FM Warns Jihadist Shift to Togo, Announces Nairobi Summit

4/24/2026

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned jihadist activity is moving into Togo after French forces withdrew from neighboring states.
He met Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé, praised Togo’s mediation, and said France will support initiatives and host a summit in Nairobi.
Barrot’s visit, the first by a French foreign minister to Togo in ten years, underscored keeping ties as Togo deepens relations with Russia.

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned jihadist activity is moving into Togo after French forces withdrew from neighboring states.
He met Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé, praised Togo’s mediation, and said France will support initiatives and host a summit in Nairobi.
Barrot’s visit, the first by a French foreign minister to Togo in ten years, underscored keeping ties as Togo deepens relations with Russia.