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Benin, Niger
Boni Yayi and Soglo head to Niamey for junta talks

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Former Beninese presidents Thomas Boni Yayi (left) and Nicéphore Soglo in 2019 in Cotonou.
Former Beninese presidents Thomas Boni Yayi (left) and Nicéphore Soglo in 2019 in Cotonou. © Yanick Folly/AFP

The two former Beninese presidents have been trying since mid-June to negotiate with the Nigerien authorities to unblock the route between Cotonou and Niamey. A joint commission may be set up shortly.

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