Sudan’s TASIS-backed administration is seeking new trade and investment partnerships with West African countries, following a reported delegation visit to Togo.
The Nyala-based administration says the initiative aims to strengthen commercial relations, banking cooperation and diplomatic engagement across the region.
According to Sudanese media reports published on November 11, Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al-Ta’aishi received a briefing on the delegation’s activities during a meeting with Trade Minister Mohamed Ismail Abdullah Arkan.
However, independent confirmation of the reported meetings with Togolese officials remains unavailable.
TASIS delegation reportedly visits Togo
The delegation reportedly completed a four-day visit to Togo in October 2026.
According to the reports, Trade Minister Mohamed Ismail Abdullah Arkan led the mission.
Other participants reportedly included Transitional Currency Council Chairman Hamed Jibril Hamed and Foreign Ministry envoy Yaqoub Noreen.
The delegation was said to have discussed opportunities for trade, investment and financial cooperation with Togolese representatives.
It also reportedly visited the Port of Lomé, industrial facilities and free trade zones.
The visits were intended to assess possible opportunities for commercial exchange and regional investment.
However, no official Togolese statement independently confirming the delegation’s reported meetings was identified.
Nyala administration explores economic partnerships
During the meeting in Nyala, al-Ta’aishi reportedly welcomed the delegation’s findings.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s interest in strengthening economic and diplomatic engagement with West African countries.
The proposed cooperation covers several areas, including trade development, investment and banking relations.
These discussions form part of the TASIS administration’s wider efforts to develop its economic institutions and expand external contacts.
However, the reported discussions should not be interpreted as formal recognition of the administration by Togo.
No signed bilateral agreement or financial commitment has been independently confirmed.
Port of Lomé offers regional trade opportunities
Togo’s Port of Lomé serves as an important commercial gateway to West Africa and the Sahel.
Its transport links support trade with neighbouring countries, including landlocked economies.
Togo has also pursued wider regional commercial cooperation.
In October, Togo First reported discussions involving Togo, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on harmonising customs procedures and facilitating cross-border trade.
The initiative reflects Lomé’s broader efforts to strengthen its role in regional commerce.
For Sudanese businesses seeking alternative trading routes, West African logistics networks could present potential opportunities.
However, no operational trade arrangement involving TASIS and the Port of Lomé has been verified.
Sudan conflict disrupts traditional trade networks
The reported outreach comes as Sudan’s prolonged conflict continues to disrupt economic activity.
Fighting has damaged infrastructure, interrupted commercial routes and placed pressure on financial institutions.
As a result, different Sudanese political and economic actors have sought ways to maintain trade and attract investment.
The TASIS-backed administration operates from Nyala and is associated with the political coalition linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Its reported diplomatic outreach reflects an effort to develop external economic relationships amid the country’s ongoing political division.
However, discussions about potential partnerships do not necessarily result in trade flows, investment or formal diplomatic ties.
No formal agreements announced
The reported delegation visit has not produced any publicly verified trade agreement.
No investment amounts, banking arrangements or implementation timetable have been confirmed.
It also remains unclear whether Togolese authorities intend to pursue further discussions with TASIS representatives.
For now, the initiative represents a reported effort by the Nyala-based administration to explore regional economic cooperation.
Any future partnership would require additional confirmation, including official statements and details of agreed commercial arrangements.