Benin
Talon may consolidate his control of Benin politics
Changes to the Beninese electoral code make it more difficult for the opposition to contest the 2026 polls
BeninWest Africa may resist jihadist expansion
Jihadist moves southwards have increased fears of a growing jihadist threat to coastal West African countries
West AfricaLand conflicts will boost jihadist threat in Benin
Northern Benin is experiencing escalating land conflicts along with jihadist attacks
BeninInsecurity will limit Sahel-coastal West Africa trade
Trade connections between landlocked Sahelian countries and coastal West African ones have been growing
West AfricaMilitary abuses will fuel West African jihadist growth
Cross-border jihadist attacks in Togo in July form part of a growing pattern of attacks in West African coastal states
West AfricaFrench foreign policy will focus on Europe and MENA
Macron aims to advance EU strategic autonomy, deepen engagement with Middle Eastern partners and reset ties with Africa
FranceSahelian farmers and herders will clash more
Farmers and herders are coming under greater pressure from climate change, demographic growth and insecurity
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