Benin
Benin's Talon can likely choose his successor
President Patrice Talon has categorically denied rumours that he intends to run for a third presidential term next year
BeninStrained regional ties may worsen insecurity in Benin
Benin suffered its largest ever loss to jihadists in a January 8 assault on a northern military base
BeninBenin 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
Niger
