Benin's new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip
2 Jun 2026, 10:24 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com
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Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers