Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-04 18:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Immigration, Africa, Europe, Military & Defence, War & Conflict
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Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states. Niger's military leaders, who broke off ties with traditional ally France after coming to power in a July 2023 coup, closed the border with Benin after accusing the country of harbouring "French bases" bent on destabilising Niger.
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