Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.
Benin's President Romuald Wadagni, left, and First Lady Nathalie Villette-Wadagni, center, leave after the inauguration in Cotonou, Benin, Sunday, May 24, 2026
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High-level talks in Cotonou over the weekend focused on reopening their shared border and resolving the crisis.
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