Benin
Benin government may seek to pressure opposition
A collection of opposition parties have announced the creation of a new coalition ahead of the 2026 elections
BeninTalon may have third-term ambitions in Benin
The authorities have arrested a prominent businessman and a former minister accused of plotting a coup d'etat
BeninBenin arrests raise suspicions over Talon's ambitions
A former sports minister and a close advisor to President Patrice Talon have been arrested
BeninBenin oil shipments may ease Niger's fiscal strains
Benin has authorised a second shipment of Nigerien oil for export from its end of the Niger-Benin oil pipeline
NigerCrisis with Benin may impact Niger's growth prospects
A border and oil shipment dispute between Niger and Benin has recently escalated with the arrest of Nigerien personnel
NigerTalon 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
BeninChinese mediation may help resolve Niger-Benin dispute
Beninese authorities have agreed to allow a limited shipment of Nigerien oil amid ongoing tensions with Niger
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