Diplomacy

The Moroccan Ministry of Interior has warned that individuals participating in a gathering intended to illegally cross the borders of Ceuta or Melilla could be prevented, arrested, and prosecuted. On social media, calls are circulating for a new attempt on August 15, a few weeks after an operation that reportedly attracted over 70,000 people to […]

France is consolidating its military cooperation team based in Cotonou. Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Anthonioz has been appointed Deputy Defense Attaché at the French Embassy in Benin, supporting Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Ardillier, the incumbent Defense Attaché. An experienced profile to support Beninese forces Coming from the General Directorate of International Relations and Strategy (Dgris) of the […]

From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit focused on digital technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The mission is aimed at allowing the two countries to compare their experiences regarding digital public services, digital identity, […]

The 7th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Benin and Morocco took place on July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The two countries concluded 14 agreements covering areas such as the economy, finance, security, training, higher education, culture, and sports. The meeting was also intended to strengthen trade exchanges, promote investments, and deepen the dialogue […]

Sixty-four years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations, Canada officially inaugurated its first embassy in Cotonou on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The ceremony took place in the presence of the foreign ministers of both countries, Anita Anand and Corinne Amori Brunet. This opening is expected to strengthen political dialogue, monitor bilateral commitments, and enhance […]

A humorous video published by the French Embassy in Congo was removed a few hours after its release at the request of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Intended to raise awareness among applicants about the risks associated with fake documents, the clip faced criticism due to its staging and the stereotypes it purportedly conveyed […]

Guinea has officially requested from France the return of the skull of Bokar Biro Barry, the last almamy of Fouta-Djalon, as well as those of three of his relatives, his father, his brother, and his war chief. The request was submitted on July 27, as indicated by the Guinean Minister of Culture, Moussa Moïse Sylla, […]

The Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has been on a state visit to Jamaica since Sunday, August 2, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Accra and Kingston have expressed their joint support for the recognition and redress of the consequences of the transatlantic slavery. Ghana raised this issue before the United Nations in […]

The bilateral partnership between Ottawa and Cotonou has reached a historic milestone. Canada has officially opened its very first full-fledged embassy in Benin. The Canadian diplomatic representation has established its premises in the building housing the MTN Benin General Directorate, located in the heart of the business district in Cotonou. Until now, diplomatic relations between […]

At the end of a one-week work mission in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament, the Member of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, Koné Gnangadjomon, expressed his views on the economic prospects of Benin and the dynamism of its development model. On the sidelines of discussions focused […]

Since the end of July 2026, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has been experiencing the most significant wave of migratory arrivals ever recorded at its border. Starting from July 30, between 50,000 and 70,000 people, mostly young Moroccans and teenagers, crossed the border in just a few hours, swimming around the breakwater […]

The Gambia and Senegal finalized a definitive agreement on Wednesday, July 29, to clarify the path of their common border, announced the Senegalese-Gambian Permanent Secretariat. This decision comes after an incident on July 16 near Bullock, in the southwest of The Gambia. Senegalese army elements had demolished the fence of a Gambian military post at […]

Nationals of 50 countries will now have to pay a bond of up to $20,000 to obtain a tourist or business visa to the United States. The scheme, tested for a year, becomes permanent and sees its maximum amount increase by $5,000. The measure particularly affects 30 African countries, including Maghreb countries, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, […]

The Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected this Tuesday in Bamako. This is his first diplomatic visit in two capacities: as the head of state of Senegal and as the current president of ECOWAS, a responsibility assigned to him by his peers during the summit in Freetown on July 19th. This meeting with the […]

The diplomatic and economic relations between Benin and Nigeria are taking a new step forward. This Friday afternoon, the Beninese Minister of State for Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, welcomed the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, in Cotonou, during an official visit leading a significant delegation of high-ranking Nigerian dignitaries. […]

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the establishment of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), the Nigerien head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani, addressed the issue of reopening the land border with Benin. Facing the expectations of the people, the leader was cautious, stating that it was necessary first […]

As part of strengthening the strategic cooperation relations between Benin and Morocco, the 7th session of the Joint Commission resulted in the signing of several key agreements. Indeed, at the end of the meetings held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Cotonou, the two countries solidified the revitalization of their strategic partnership. The foreign ministers […]

Guinea has officially initiated a process with France to recover several manuscripts and objects taken during the colonial conquest. Among the claimed items is the Quran of Almamy Samory Touré, a major figure in the resistance against French occupation in West Africa. Guinea joins other African countries engaged in the recovery of their cultural heritage […]