Benin summoned Niger's diplomat for clarifications after Niger's military leader accused Benin of harboring terrorists and wanting to destabilize Niger. Benin maintains its commitment to dialogue and collaboration with Niger despite the strained relations.
Ties between the two neighbours had been strained following the military coup that overthrew Niger's elected president Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023.Ties between the two neighbours had been strained following the military coup in Niger. / AFP archive
General Abdourahamane Tiani accused Benin of serving as a rear base for terrorists and wanting to destabilise his country, in an interview onBeninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Bakari sent an official letter of protest on Tuesday about the comments to his Nigerien counterpart, a diplomatic source told"Due to the unfounded accusations made against our country, the Chargé d'affaires of Niger has been summoned," the Beninese Foreign Ministry said on X.
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