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Benin recalls ambassador from Niger, as relations sour again


Issue 521 - 20 Feb 2025 - By Marc Howard , Virgile Ahissou | 2 minute read

Despite some improvements, diplomatic relations between Niger and Benin remain fraught. Cotonou has recalled its ambassador after deeming his public apologies for last year’s Niger-Benin Export Pipeline dispute had gone too far. Meanwhile, ties between Niger and Algeria continue to warm, signalled by fresh momentum for the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project and Algiers’ backing for a new refinery in Dosso.

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