Capt. Ibrahim Traore asserts that France is orchestrating destabilization efforts against Burkina Faso with support from Benin and Ivory Coast.
Burkina Faso accuses France of destabilizing regions Read More »
Nigeria will face Benin once more in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers after a surprising World Cup defeat.
Nigeria faces rematch with Benin in AFCON 2025 Read More »
A court in Benin sentences three Nigeriens arrested at the port, adding fuel to the fire of tensions between the West African neighbors regarding oil exports.
Court sentences Nigeriens arrested at Benin port Read More »
Niger has halted oil exports to China via a pipeline through Benin due to a border dispute stemming from a July 2023 coup.
Niger shuts oil pipeline to China in dispute with Benin Read More »
Tensions rise between Niger and Benin as authorities in Benin arrest five Nigeriens at a crucial port facility.
Benin accuses Niger of fraudulent entry at key port facility Read More »
Benin accuses Niger of false pretenses after detaining Niger nationals at an oil pipeline terminal. Niger claims they were inspectors.
Benin detains Niger nationals in pipeline dispute escalation Read More »
Gunmen, possibly militants linked to the Sahel conflict, killed seven Benin soldiers near the northern border with Burkina Faso.
Militants attack Benin military patrol, 7 dead Read More »
Production has not yet started in the Niger-Benin oil pipeline project, completed in March, due to Niger’s closure of the border with Benin.
Longest oil pipeline in Africa stalled by border dispute Read More »
Benin-Niger border tensions escalate as river crossings close. Security concerns and trade impact.
Benin blocks Niger river crossing amidst escalating tensions Read More »
Benin lifted its blockade, allowing Niger to export oil via the Seme port, resolving a trade standoff triggered by ECOWAS sanctions on Niger’s military rulers.
Benin lifts blockade, allows Niger to export oil Read More »
