Africa: Niger-Benin – a Narrow Window for Diplomatic Reset
The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize. Romuald Wadagni’s election as Benin’s president on 12 April may prove to be more than a routine domestic transition. It could reopen dialogue between Niger and Benin and help ease wider regional tensions. The African Union (AU) remains…