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 facing recurring jihadist violence.
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.
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 facing recurring jihadist violence.