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Relations between Benin and its neighbours to the north have steadily deteriorated since the military came to power in those countries.

Benin’s former presidents are in Niamey to try to ease tensions with neighbouring Niger.

Benin’s President Patrice Talon visited Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, on May 23rd, 2024, at the invitation of his counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aimed to revitalize the relationship between the two nations.

Over the weekend, Niger announced that it is maintaining the closure of its side of the border with Benin, citing security fears. The country is “ready to reopen the border with Benin when we are certain that our territory is safe,” Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine said on Sunday.

Tension has been steadily building between the two West African neighbours since the military seized power in Niger last year.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Aminatou Sarr of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin, with…

The Empire group, leader in events in Benin and in the sub-region, is proud to announce the holding of the second edition of the Benin International Arts Festival (FInAB), which takes place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou from April 23 to 28, 2024.

APA – Cotonou (Benin) Niger has still not reopened its land border with Benin since the West African regional bloc Ecowas lifted many of the sanctions imposed on Niamey following the overthrow of former President Mohamed Bazoum on 26 July 2023.

APA – Cotonou (Benin) President Patrice Talon says he will not be seeking a third term in 2026. On Monday,…

APA – Cotonou (Benin) – For several months now, the political news in Benin has been dominated by the controversy…