West Africa: President of Benin, Wadagni, Meets Tinubu in Abuja Over Trade, Security, Ecowas
The talks covered trade, energy and maritime security, while Niger agreed to begin reopening its border with Benin, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni arrived in Niamey, marking the first presidential visit to Niger since the 2023 coup. Hundreds of Beninese gathered to greet the presidential convoy as flags decorated the capital.
- Niger's military junta broke ties with France after the 2023 coup, then closed the border with Benin after accusing the country of harboring "French bases" bent on destabilizing Niger.
- Wadagni met with junta chief Abdourahamane Tiani to discuss security, counterterrorism, and logistics as both nations battle ongoing jihadist violence in the region.
- Less than a week after taking office, Wadagni secured a commitment from the junta to begin reopening their common border. Leaders reaffirmed dedication to strengthening political dialogue.
- Following his Niamey stop, Wadagni traveled to Burkina Faso to meet with head of state Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continuing efforts to mend fractured regional diplomatic ties.
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Patrice Talon's successor met with his Nigerien and Burkinabe counterparts on June 2nd. This symbolic tour marks the upcoming reopening of the border between Niger and Benin and the resumption of security cooperation with Ouagadougou.
West Africa: President of Benin, Wadagni, Meets Tinubu in Abuja Over Trade, Security, Ecowas
President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, on Monday visited Nigeria for talks with President Bola Tinubu aimed at strengthening relations between the two neighbouring countries.
After several years of tension with its northern neighbors, Romuald Wadagni visited Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday, June 2nd, where he met with General Abdourahamane Tiani and Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The objective of these visits was to "revitalize the long-standing relations" between the three countries and address the issues they share, primarily in the economic and security sectors.
Beninese President Romuald Wadagni met with Burkinabé leader Ibrahim Traoré during a regional tour to promote economic cooperation and security with Sahel States.
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