Diplomacy

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 […]

The Beninese academic and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nassirou Bako-Arifari, has reached a new milestone on the regional diplomatic scene. He has been officially appointed as the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with a mandate extending from 2026 to 2030. This statutory appointment, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]