Benin and Togo have seen a rise in jihadist activity in recent years, as groups linked to Islamic State and al-Qaeda spread to the south. "Heavy losses for the nation," wrote presidential ...

Read: New track for Congo talks? AU proposes Togo leader as new mediator On his latest visit to the region, he avoided Kigali. Nicaise Kibel Bel, an expert on military issues in the Great Lakes region ...