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

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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