US, Russia jostle for influence at Togo’s growing seaport

• The port of Lomé is emerging as a key battleground for US-Russia competition in West Africa
• A recent US trade push follows a defence deal between Russia and Togo

LOMÉ, TOGO – Togo’s main port in Lomé is fast becoming a new front in global competition, as the United States and Russia seek to deepen their presence in West Africa.