Togolese President Agrees To Mediate Mali Crisis

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has agreed to act as a mediator in the Malian political crisis, both countries’ foreign ministers have confirmed. <br />The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, has imposed sanctions on the country, including freezing its assets. <br />Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop met his Togolese counterpart Robert Dussey in Lomé to seek Togo’s support in discussions with the international community. <br />Mr Dussey says his president and the Togolese government are ready to facilitate a fruitful dialogue between Mali and the international community.