Diplomacy

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a highly strategic meeting on Friday, July 17, 2026, to Ms. Anna Bjerde, General Director of Operations of the World Bank Group, thereby sealing an ambitious decade-long alliance between Benin and the financial institution. At the heart of the discussions was the official launch of the 2026-2036 […]

Diplomacy17 Jul 2026

BeninDiplomacy: Romuald Wadagni on a working visit to Addis Ababa to promote African industrialization.

The president of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a working trip on Monday, July 13, 2026. This highly strategic trip was marked by high-level discussions focused on the continent’s economic challenges, industrialization, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Experience Sharing at the Industrialization Summit Welcomed upon his arrival at Bole International […]

Diplomacy14 Jul 2026

BeninBenin – France – Niger: Cotonou facing a delicate diplomatic arbitration

While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the Nigerien authorities is the issue of foreign military presence on Beninese territory, a sensitive topic that is now central to the diplomatic balance of President Romuald Wadagni. […]

Diplomacy11 Jul 2026

Le Président de la République du Bénin, Romuald Wadagni lors de son investiture ce dimanche 24 mai 2024

BeninBenin: 13 new ambassadors present their letters of credence to Romuald Wadagni

Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks their official assumption of office with the Beninese authorities. Diplomacy is at the heart of the presidential agenda this Friday in Cotonou. The head of state is […]

Diplomacy10 Jul 2026

Romuald Wadagni, Minister of Economy and Finance of Benin, during a meeting with resigning MPs.

BeninDiplomacy: update on Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Nouakchott

The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the invitation of his counterpart Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. During their meeting, the two heads of state reviewed the state of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their strong desire to give it […]

Diplomacy07 Jul 2026

BeninDiplomacy: Romuald Wadagni out of the national territory this Monday

The President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Mr. Romuald Wadagni, will undertake a state visit to Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, this Monday, July 6, 2026. This official trip follows the honor invitation from his Mauritanian counterpart, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, according to a statement from the presidency of […]

Diplomacy05 Jul 2026

BeninDiplomacy: Benin and Angola open a new chapter of their bilateral cooperation in Cotonou

The diplomatic relations between Benin and Angola are taking a new turn. The two countries held their very first session of bilateral diplomatic and political consultations on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Cotonou. This high-level meeting was co-chaired by the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, and her Angolan counterpart, the Minister of […]

Diplomacy05 Jul 2026

BeninCotonou: the Chadian State Minister received in audience by Romuald Wadagni

The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, received in audience this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Marina Palace, the Chadian Minister of State, Tahir Hamid Nguilin. The emissary was carrying a special message from the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. This diplomatic meeting is part of the preparations for the […]

Diplomacy01 Jul 2026

Liberté de la presse : où se situe l'AES en 2026 ? | Afrique sur 7

Burkina FasoAfter the diplomatic break with Burkina Faso, the AES is now aligned with Paris.

Burkina Faso announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, the immediate rupture of its diplomatic relations with France. This decision, presented by Ouagadougou as an act of sovereignty, confirms the deep deterioration of relations between the two countries and now aligns Burkina Faso with the position of Mali and Niger within the AES. Burkina Faso announced […]

Diplomacy28 Jun 2026

À la Une : l’espace public verrouillé au Burkina Faso - Revue de presse Afrique

Burkina FasoBurkina Faso announces the severing of its diplomatic relations with France.

Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name of national sovereignty and non-interference, marks the collapse of a bilateral relationship that has already been severely degraded since the rise to power of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]

Diplomacy26 Jun 2026

BeninGeopolitics: in response to the jihadist challenge in the North, Brussels and Cotonou establish the “Development and Security” partnership.

Behind the official announcements and major infrastructure projects, security issues remain the pivot of strategic relations between Benin and its international partners, particularly the EU. Meeting behind closed doors at Berlaymont this Tuesday, European Union officials and Beninese authorities extensively discussed the situation in northern Benin. This region has become, in just a few years, […]

Diplomacy25 Jun 2026

Le président béninois Romuald Wadagni a été reçu par le président du Conseil européen, António Costa

BeninBenin – European Union: Romuald Wadagni received by António Costa in Brussels

During a working visit to Brussels on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni was received by the president of the European Council, António Costa. The two leaders discussed strengthening the partnership between Benin and the European Union, particularly on issues of peace, security, and development. The president of the Republic of Benin, […]

Diplomacy24 Jun 2026

Siège de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) à La Haye aux Pays-Bas

BeninDiplomacy: Niger formalizes its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

The break between the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and certain international institutions has reached a new level. Niger has officially notified its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision made public by the institution in The Hague on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The written notification, formally received by the […]

Diplomacy23 Jun 2026

NigerBorder opening: the committee of Nigerien experts briefs Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine.

The lines are moving in the diplomatic crisis that has paralyzed the Cotonou-Niamey axis for nearly three years. After staying in Benin from June 20 to 21 as part of the second round of bilateral negotiations, the Nigerien national expert committee was received this Monday, June 22, 2026, by Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. […]

Diplomacy23 Jun 2026

NigerBenin-Niger Border: Toumba announces a gradual reopening under supervision

Gathered in Cotonou to discuss the conditions for reopening the common border, Beninese and Nigerien experts concluded their discussions with a note of calm. At the end of the discussions, General Mohamed Toumba praised the common commitments regarding security, transit, fees, and disputes, while calling to now move “with method and perseverance” through the door […]

Diplomacy21 Jun 2026

Comite d'expert pour la réouverture de la frontiere Bénin Niger à Cotonou ce dimanche 21 juin 2026

BeninBenin-Niger: security, transit, disputes… what to take away from the discussions in Cotonou.

The Beninese and Nigerien expert committees completed 48 hours of discussions on the reopening of the common border on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Cotonou. Both delegations report having agreed on security, economic, and legal commitments, but the effective resumption of traffic remains contingent upon the ratification of the conclusions by Presidents Romuald Wadagni and […]

Diplomacy21 Jun 2026

BeninThe committee of experts is concluding their work in Cotonou on the reopening of the Benin-Niger border.

The Beninese and Nigerien expert committees concluded their joint work on the conditions for reopening the common border on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The conclusions will be submitted to Presidents Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, while Niamey has set two security preconditions deemed essential before any effective resumption of border traffic. The Beninese […]

Diplomacy21 Jun 2026

Les cyberactivistes pro-AES soutiennent le régime iranien au nom du «souverainisme»

MaliBurkina Faso-Mali-Niger: the AES is preparing a common position ahead of the UN summit.

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger adopted a common diplomatic roadmap on June 20, 2026, in Bamako for the second year of the AES Confederation. The meeting resulted in measures to coordinate international positions, particularly in preparation for the UN General Assembly in September, amid ongoing security tensions in the Sahel region. […]

Diplomacy21 Jun 2026

NigerBenin-Niger: Niamey sets two non-negotiable conditions for the reopening of the borders.

The process of reopening the borders between Benin and Niger has brought a Nigerien delegation to Cotonou at the beginning of the weekend for a working session. This working session in Cotonou, which took place just a few days after the submission of the bilateral committee report established after the visit to Niamey by the […]

Diplomacy21 Jun 2026

NigerReopening of borders: Niger sends its Minister of the Interior to Cotonou

A Nigerien mission led by the Minister of the Interior, General Mohamed Toumba, left Niamey on June 19, 2026, for Cotonou to continue discussions on reopening the border between Niger and Benin. This initiative marks a new phase in the process initiated in early June by Presidents Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, after nearly three […]

Diplomacy20 Jun 2026