Relations sour between Niger and Benin

Niger accuses its neighbor of harboring a French military base on its territory, and at the same time accuses France of training jihadists to destabilize Niger. In response, President Patrice Talon threatens to block the export of Nigerien oil from his shores. Story by Sophie Lamotte.

Relations sour between Niger and Benin
Niger accuses its neighbor of harboring a French military base on its territory, and at the same time accuses France of training jihadists to destabilize Niger. In response, President Patrice Talon threatens to block the export of Nigerien oil from his shores. Story by Sophie Lamotte.