Togo Deepens China Ties, Eyes Gateway Role to Sahel

Togo is pivoting toward China and the AES (Alliance of Sahel States), leveraging its Lomé port to become a strategic maritime gateway for the Sahel. This shift could reorient West African trade flows and geopolitical alignments, challenging traditional Western and ECOWAS influence. The extent of Togo's commitment and AES coordination remains uncertain, but the trajectory is clear.

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