Diplomacy

The scheduled appearance this Monday, April 20, 2026, in South Africa opens the first judicial step regarding Kemi Seba, without prejudging the merits of the case against him in Benin. Contrary to some interpretations, today’s hearing is first and foremost within the framework of South African law. The judges are set to review elements related […]

Against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, Donald Trump says that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, while alluding to a cooperation aimed at preventing an escalation. The U.S. president Donald Trump has claimed that China had pledged not to provide weapons to Iran, against the backdrop of persistent […]

In Lomé on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the invitation of the president of the Togolese Parliament, Joseph Djogbénou, president of Benin’s National Assembly, called for strengthening cooperation between Benin and Togo in the face of major regional challenges. Invited to the opening of the ordinary session of the Togolese Parliament, the president of Benin’s […]

On the eve of the ultimatum issued by Donald Trump, the Iranian president, Massoud Pezeshkian, has shown his determination amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. The president of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated this Tuesday that he is ready to ‘sacrifice his life’ for his country. The Iranian head of state made this statement in […]

The American president, Donald Trump, issued an ultimatum to Tehran, warning of dramatic consequences in the absence of a deal, amid escalating tensions. The U.S. president, Donald Trump, again pressed Iran to strike a deal before the deadline set for Tuesday, brandishing a particularly alarming warning about the evolving conflict. In a post on Truth […]

By instituting visa exemptions for African nationals, Ghana is taking a major step toward free movement, with the aim of boosting exchanges and strengthening continental integration. Ghana is set to take a major step toward free movement on the continent. The country will establish visa-free access for all African passport holders, thus becoming the fifth […]

A unit of the Benin Armed Forces escorted, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, a convoy of Nigerien military equipment bound for Niger, at the request of Niamey’s authorities, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The convoy, deemed strategic by Nigerien officials, departed from Cotonou and transited through Lomé under Beninese escort. This marks […]

The new ambassadors of Indonesia and Israel to Benin presented their formal copies of their letters of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. This ceremony marks the official opening of their diplomatic missions to the Beninese authorities. Diplomatic relations between Benin, Indonesia, and the State of Israel enter a new phase […]

Jürgen Heissel, the new ambassador of the Republic of Austria accredited to Benin, presented his authenticated copies of the letters of credence to the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. This step marks the official beginning of his diplomatic mission to the Beninese government. Based in Accra, Jürgen Heissel began his mission as […]

Benin officially handed over the presidency of the International Conference of the Great Chancelleries of Francophone Countries, marking the end of a term unanimously appreciated by the participating delegations. This transition occurred at the conclusion of the twelfth conference of this cooperation framework, held from February 23 to 27, 2026 in Cotonou, and devoted to […]

The Kremlin has sought to clear up any ambiguity. Through its spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, Russia reminded that joining the BRICS organization does not entail any obligation of military assistance in the event of an armed attack against one of its members. This clarification comes amid heightened international tensions, as Iran, a member of the group […]

The European Union ambassador to Benin, Stéphane Mund, extended his warm congratulations to the country following its election to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. For the European diplomat, this designation underscores Benin’s steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation on the continent. According to him, this choice reflects the trust of the […]

The issue of U.S. visas has now become one of the most sensitive issues in Benin–United States relations. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Ambassador Brian Shukan acknowledged the concerns raised by the recent restrictions imposed on Beninese nationals. The diplomat acknowledged that these measures […]

The gap is widening more and more within ECOWAS among its member states. A summit of the subregional institution, intended to mark its fiftieth anniversary, and which was to be held in Togo, in Lomé, the capital, has been canceled. Officially, the reasons for this decision have not been disclosed, but several sources believe it […]

At the end of his term after nearly four years at the helm of the U.S. representation in Cotonou, the United States Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, met with the press on February 10, 2026. The occasion for the diplomat to provide a detailed assessment of bilateral cooperation, to analyze Benin’s transformations over three decades, […]

Dispatched to Benin following the December 7, 2025 attempted coup d’État, the Nigerian army detachment engaged in the security cooperation between the two countries has officially completed its mission. The troops left the Togbin barracks, where they had been stationed since their arrival. In total, about 260 Nigerian troops were mobilized to support Benin’s security […]

The Benin government has spoken out after accusations by General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), who attributes a presumed role in attempts to destabilize Niger to Benin. Such remarks are brushed off by Cotonou with a wave of the hand, seeing them more as a diversionary […]

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during an official ceremony in Turkey this Tuesday, before resuming the course of his state visit without incident. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the subject of a minor incident on Tuesday during the official ceremony organized for his welcome in Turkey. As he was about to review the […]