DIPLOMACY

The Ivorian Vice President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, met with a significant delegation from the Forum of Elders of West Africa. They were on a mission to Abidjan to promote peace, democracy, and stability in the sub-region. In the absence of…

The 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held from August 20 to 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Benin is among the countries that the Japanese government will be honoring at this event,…

On July 4, 2025, the Beninese government took a symbolic step by officially launching the platform www.myafroorigins.bj, dedicated to the recognition of Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants from the diaspora. This digital portal marks the implementation of a historic provision provided…

The United Nations Group of Experts on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) published a new alarming report on Wednesday, July 2, pointing to Rwanda’s direct involvement in the armed conflict shaking the eastern provinces of the…

The Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara received a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) this Thursday, July 3, at the presidential palace in Abidjan. The delegation was led by Professor Théodore Holo, head of the pre-election information…

The ECOWAS Commission has expressed its deep concern following the violent protests that rocked Togo on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025, especially in Lomé, the capital. In a statement released on June 30 in Abuja, the regional organization deplores…

On an official visit to Benin since Wednesday, June 25, Takuma Miyaji, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, was received this Thursday by his Beninese counterpart, Shegun Bakari, for a working session dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.…

The Beninese President Patrice Talon continues his diplomatic tour with a working visit to Brazil, marking a new step in strengthening the relationships between Cotonou and Brasilia. He landed in Brasilia, the federal capital of the South American giant, on…

On an official visit to Moscow since Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Malian transitional president, Assimi Goïta, was received at the Kremlin on Monday, June 23 by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This meeting marks a new stage in the…

Assembled in Abuja for the 67th regular session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), West African leaders elected Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio as the head of…

On the night of Monday, June 16 to Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada, citing mysterious “compelling reasons”. While he was expected to stay until Tuesday evening for a closing press conference, Donald…

Iran threatens to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a major international pact it ratified in 1970. This possibility, taken very seriously today, marks a turning point in the country’s nuclear stance and raises growing…

A new dispute has arisen between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. This time, the disagreement is taking place within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). According to Africa Intelligence, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is obstructing Burkina Faso’s candidacy…

In the face of the rising anger against the ruling power in Togo, ECOWAS, the sub-regional organization, finally spoke out, but with a caution that leaves many Togolese skeptical. Between calls for restraint and fear of alienating its members, ECOWAS…

The new ambassador of Benin to Morocco, Joseph Ahanhanzo, began his diplomatic mission on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by presenting copies of his credentials to the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. This procedural step paves the way for…

Gathered on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Lagos (Nigeria), the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked the fiftieth anniversary of the regional organization in an atmosphere tinged with uncertainties. The event took place in a…

On June 2 in Istanbul, Russia made public a “memorandum” listing its conditions for a ceasefire with Ukraine. This document, submitted at the last minute, clearly reveals the Kremlin’s political, territorial, and military objectives. Reading the document shows that Moscow…

At the 26th summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Rwanda has officially announced its withdrawal, accusing the organization of violating its rights, following a maneuver led by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Moreover, Kigali is…

The economic capital of Benin is hosting the 31st African Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) starting this Monday. For several days, parliamentarians, representatives, and delegations from Francophone Africa will exchange ideas on strengthening institutions, parliamentary…

The standoff between Beninese and Nigerien authorities over the reopening of their shared border continues, with both sides trading blame over the weekend. Each government claims the other is responsible for maintaining the current blockade. In a televised interview aired…

Former lawmaker Gildas Agonkan, who was recalled to Cotonou for consultations, will not return to his post as Benin’s ambassador to Niger. This was confirmed by Benin’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, during an appearance on the radio program Le…

In an interview with BIP Radio, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, firmly defended the government’s key diplomatic and political strategies. Addressing topics ranging from the closed border with Niger to ECOWAS reforms, diplomatic downsizing, electoral thresholds, and…

In a televised interview aired on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, offered a detailed explanation for his country’s continued closure of the border with Benin. According to him, the decision is neither arbitrary nor politically…

Moscow has proposed a new round of direct negotiations with Kyiv to be held in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, 2025. The announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following a diplomatic visit by his Turkish counterpart to…

On an official visit to Benin, Hayashi Nobumitsu, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), held discussions with Romuald Wadagni, the Senior Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of cooperation. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday,…

Benin and Namibia are reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. On Monday, May 26, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, welcomed his Namibian counterpart, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, for an official visit to Cotonou. The meeting, marked by…

On the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine was received by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan—marking what appears to be a first step toward easing long-standing…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye departed Dakar on Monday, May 26, 2025, for a two-day state visit to Guinea-Bissau at the invitation of his counterpart, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. This trip reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the ties of…

Uganda has decided to suspend all defense-related cooperation with Germany, according to a statement from army spokesperson Chris Magezi posted on the social media platform X. “The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have, with immediate effect, suspended all ongoing military…

On May 25, 2025, Niger’s Minister of Petroleum issued a formal warning to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Niger Petroleum, demanding that its expatriate employees leave the country by the end of the month. The decision, based on violations of…