Benin’s President Wadagni Seeks to Reset Ties with Niger and Burkina Faso
President Romuald Wadagni of Benin visits Niger and Burkina Faso to ease regional tensions and strengthen security and economic cooperation following his May 2026 election.
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Benin’s New President Seeks to Reset Diplomatic Ties with Niger and Burkina Faso
President Romuald Wadagni visits Niger and Burkina Faso to ease regional tensions, strengthen security cooperation, and reset diplomatic ties following years of friction.
Niger Revokes Gold Mining Permits, Denies UK Oil License Renewal
Niger’s government cancels gold mining permits and rejects a UK oil license renewal, citing contractual breaches, amid rising resource nationalism in 2026.
Niger Accuses France, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire of Backing Airport Attack
Niger’s military repels assault on air base near Niamey, killing 20 attackers. Authorities accuse France, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire of involvement.
Niger Announces Immediate Severance of Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine
Niger has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic ties with Ukraine, as declared by the military government’s spokesperson on national television.