The High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Ghana and concurrently accredited to Togo, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Togo, Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, officially assuming diplomatic duties in Lomé.
The diplomatic ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Lomé on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, where President Savi de Tové assured the High Commissioner of the Togolese government’s full support in the effective execution of his diplomatic mandate.
The President pledged that, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Togo would provide the necessary assistance to facilitate the successful discharge of the High Commissioner’s responsibilities, while wishing him success in his new assignment.
Sierra Leone and Togo share longstanding historical and diplomatic relations, strengthened by their common commitment to peace, regional integration and security cooperation within the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Highlighting the depth of the relationship between the two countries, High Commissioner Kaisamba recalled Togo’s historic contribution to Sierra Leone’s peace process, particularly through the signing of the Lomé Peace Agreement on 7 July 1999.
The agreement, signed in Lomé between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), represented a major diplomatic effort to bring an end to Sierra Leone’s devastating civil war, which began in 1991. The accord provided a framework for a ceasefire, disarmament, demobilisation and the reintegration of combatants, while also establishing mechanisms aimed at restoring political stability and national reconciliation.
Although renewed hostilities continued after the agreement, the Lomé Peace Agreement remains a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s peacebuilding history and a notable example of regional mediation efforts in West Africa.
The High Commissioner conveyed the fraternal greetings of President Julius Maada Bio and highlighted Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Togo in areas of mutual interest, including trade, economic development, regional peace and security, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
“As I assume my duties and begin my diplomatic tour in Togo, I am eager to deepen our bilateral trade and economic cooperation,” the High Commissioner stated.
He further expressed interest in sharing experiences and best practices with Togo under Sierra Leone’s transformation agenda, particularly in areas such as agricultural development and expanding trade in agricultural commodities.
High Commissioner Kaisamba’s appointment carries regional significance, as he currently holds concurrent accreditation to Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin, giving him a broad diplomatic portfolio at a time when West Africa continues to prioritise regional stability, security cooperation and economic integration.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Sierra Leone High Commission, including the Head of Chancery and Minister Plenipotentiary, Mr Edwin Aiah Mbawa, alongside other diplomatic staff.
The High Commissioner was also joined by other newly accredited ambassadors, including Spain’s Ambassador-designate Lossada Tress-Quevedo Angel and Brazil’s Ambassador-designate Luis Maldo Villafane Gomes Santos, who also presented their Letters of Credence to formally commence their diplomatic assignments in Togo.
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