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| Reopening of the border between Niger and Benin: General Tiani speaks of 'wounds' that must first be 'healed' |
| 2026-07-27 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [JEUNEAFRIQUE] On Saturday, July 25, the head of the Nigerien junta spoke about a possible reopening of the common border between Niger and Benin, which has been closed for almost three years. Before any decision is made to reopen the border between Niger and Benin, there are "wounds" that must first be "healed," declared the head of the Nigerien junta, Abdourahamane Tiani, this Saturday, July 25. Since the military regime came to power in Niamey in July 2023, the border has remained closed; Niger accuses its Beninese neighbor of seeking to destabilize it with the support of France. But the visit of Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, to Niger in early June marked a thaw in the very tense relations between the two countries, which have been grappling with recurring jihadist violence from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Romuald Wadagni's visit also suggested a possible reopening of their border in the near future. More at the link (in French) |
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