Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states.
Benin's President-elect Romuald Wadagni, left, and First Lady Nathalie Villette-Wadagni arrive for the inauguration at the Palais des Congres in Cotonou, Benin.
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President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday after visiting Nigeria on Monday.
Benin's new leader arrived in Niger on Tuesday, state TV showed, his country's first presidential visit to Niamey since a 2023…
Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last…
Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.
Benin's former finance minister Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on Sunday as Benin's new president, taking over from Patrice Talon.
Le nouveau président du Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, est arrivé mardi au Niger, selon la télévision publique nigérienne, une première…
